Senior Identity Systems Engineer

Sky UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and telecommunications company is seeking an IAM Specialist to help develop and implement identity and access management solutions. You will design IAM solutions, conduct audits, and mentor team members. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with One Identity Manager and a strong understanding of security protocols. This role is located in Greater London, within a vibrant community fostering innovation and diversity, offering competitive benefits including private healthcare and generous pension packages.

Benefits

Sky Q

Exclusive Sky Glass rate

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with One Identity Manager and identity governance tools.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management ability.
• Deep understanding of authentication protocols and identity lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement IAM solutions using One Identity Manager.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of the IAM stack.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and security frameworks.

Skills

One Identity Manager

IAM protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)

PowerShell

Bash

Security awareness

Web APIs (SOAP, REST, GraphQL)

Job description

Job Overview

As a key member of the Enterprise Technology Identity and Access Management team, you will help set the direction of Sky's Identity and Access Management (IAM) roadmap and strategy as we expand the platform (One Identity) to different business areas within Sky Group. You will be an authentication and access management specialist who will be comfortable developing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient IAM systems for our internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement IAM solutions using One Identity Manager, including custom scripts and connectors for identity sources like Active Directory, LDAP, and HR systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure IAM solutions meet business needs, security standards, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining change control throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of the IAM stack to identify and resolve security gaps, and provide evidence to auditors as required.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and security frameworks (eg, NIST, NCSC), proactively recommending upgrades and improvements to senior stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members, supporting best practices in authentication, access control, and identity lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Develop and deliver technical documentation and training materials to support platform adoption across Sky Group.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with One Identity Manager and other identity governance tools, with strong knowledge of IAM protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Proficiency in cross‑platform scripting (eg, T‑SQL, PowerShell, Bash) and integration with on‑premise/cloud directory services (Azure AD, GSuite, LDAP).
• Deep understanding of legacy and modern authentication protocols, access controls, and identity lifecycle management.
• Strong security awareness and familiarity with standards such as ISO27001, NIST, and CIS, with experience conducting audits and implementing controls.
• Solid grasp of web APIs including SOAP, REST, and GraphQL, and their role in IAM integrations.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work autonomously on complex projects.

Company Culture and Benefits

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

Our Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafés, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Or Brick Lane, London Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafés and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10‑minute walk. We'd love to hear from you. Inventive, forward‑thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Our products, platforms and technologies are constantly evolving that's why keeping Sky safe from cyber-attacks is one of our top priorities. Our Cyber Security team helps the business grow while protecting our customers, colleagues and partners from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our team includes Cyber Fusion Centre, Security Services, Risk and Compliance, Programme Delivery and Business Security, and we work across the UK, Italy and Germany. Join us and you'll get involved in tackling challenges and future threats in an ever‑changing cyber landscape.

Benefits

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences