Senior Operational Security Analyst

Skipton Building Society; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior Access Management specialist. The role demands a minimum of 4 years' IT experience and expertise in Microsoft technologies. You will lead IAM activities, audit processes, and provide support for PAM services. The company offers a hybrid working environment and numerous benefits, including a discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matching employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work initiative

Discounted gym membership

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience supporting IT systems and IAM activities.
• Good understanding of IT processes, security concepts, and best practices.
• Experience leading IAM support activities is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of all Identity and Access Management (IAM) activities.
• Implement and audit IAM designs.
• Support Privileged Access Management (PAM) processes and services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Entra

Job description

Overview

Hours: 35 hours per week, hybrid

Salary: £45,000 Per Annum

Closing Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2025

We are recruiting for a senior role in the Access Management Team. This role is ideal for someone who already has some knowledge of IT security but needs some hands-on experience working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where the customer is at the heart of everything we do, you need a keen eye for detail, great time management and effective communication skills both written and verbally.

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Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job. We\'re the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we\'re a mutual organisation. We don\'t have shareholders; we\'re owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton\'s a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we\'ll help you take the next step towards a better future.

You will be joining the Operational Security team, which consists of 2 Seniors and 2 Analysts and 1 Associate. We provide support to all areas of the business with Windows access requests. We work closely with all teams across the TTR function. Our core role is to manage, maintain and govern access to Windows for colleagues across the society.

What’s In It For You?

• Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible.
• We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days.
• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days.
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Lead the provision of all Identity and Access Management (IAM) activities, Identity Governance tasks
• Implementation and audit of IAM designs.
• Support Privileged Access Management (PAM) processes and services.
• Support the resolution of Incidents and Service requests to agreed service levels.

What Do We Need From You?

• You\'ll need a minimum of 4 years’ experience supporting IT systems and IAM activities using Microsoft Technologies, including Active Directory and Entra.
• A good understanding of IT processes together with security concepts and best practices. Experience of leading on IAM Support activities.
• Awareness of Identity Governance.
• Another key element of the role is strong analytical/problem solving skills together with excellent written and verbal communication.
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