IAM Specialist

Position: IAM Specialist
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leamington Spa/Gaydon, UK
Salary: £60,000

About the Role
As an IAM Specialist, you will be accountable for the development and ongoing management of IAM policies and procedures. Your role will involve identifying and mitigating IAM-related risks throughout the business, ensuring that all risks are assessed and addressed proactively. You will deliver comprehensive identity and access management services as part of the IAM Specialist team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultancy on IAM best practices (technical, governance, and process) to various teams and stakeholders.
  
• Take full responsibility for the creation and maintenance of IAM policies and procedures, ensuring they cover all aspects of identity and access management.
  
• Deliver IAM services through the selected software and service partners.
  
• Continuously enhance the IAM processes to drive business efficiency.
  
• Provide detailed data analytics to track and report key IAM metrics, using this data and audit procedures to ensure least privilege access and prevent toxic access.
  
• Identify IAM-related risks and take proactive steps to assess, mitigate, and resolve these risks across the business.
  
• Engage with and communicate IAM policies and procedures effectively to stakeholders across the organization.
  
• Act as the escalation point for any IAM-related alerts or issues, raised either by other departments or monitoring systems.
  
• Stay current with trends in information security, proposing proactive mitigations as necessary.
  
  Your Profile
  
  Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
  
• Extensive experience as a subject matter expert in Identity and Access Management, with deep technical knowledge in Microsoft environments (Windows OS, Active Directory), Linux-based systems (desktop and server), and core infrastructure (networking, databases).
  
• Strong understanding of IAM governance principles and industry best practices.
  
• Experience managing information security risks related to identity.
  
• Familiarity with SAML/OAUTH protocols.
  
• Proven track record of working cross-functionally and managing relationships with external agencies.
  
• Sound understanding of IT compliance standards, particularly in design and implementation.
  
• Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships.
  
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to analyze data for reporting and follow detailed work instructions.
  
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
  
  Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
  
• Knowledge of IAM in a DevOps environment, including API management platforms, containerization, and cloud platforms (Google Cloud, Azure, AWS).
  
• Familiarity with information security auditing techniques.
  
• Experience managing information security in operational technology environments (e.g., PLCs, embedded systems in industrial machinery).
  
• Experience in managing information security within a manufacturing organization.
  
• Understanding of business areas such as suppliers and retailers, and how their systems interact.
  
  If this could be the ideal role for you, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.
  
  In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy