IAM Technology Specialist

Cadent Gas Ltd

Shape the future of secure access across a national infrastructure As an IAM Technology Specialist at Cadent, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering secure, scalable identity and access management solutions across our enterprise. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where your expertise will help shape a secure-by-design culture and ensure seamless integration of IAM capabilities across cloud, SaaS, and on-premise systems.

You will work closely with the IAM Manager, Head of Cyber, and senior stakeholders to define and implement Cadent’s IAM strategy. From architecture and integration to governance and compliance, you will lead the development of modern IAM solutions that support over 7,000 users and align with Cadent’s business and security objectives.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility, offering the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security architecture and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Why you will love this role: This is a high-impact role that combines technical depth, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape the future of identity and access management at Cadent.

Strategic Ownership – Define and deliver the IAM vision, roadmap, and architecture across the organisation.
Technical Leadership – Lead the design and integration of IAM solutions across Entra ID, SAP S4/HANA, SuccessFactors, and more.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work with IT, HR, Cyber Security, and business stakeholders to align IAM with organisational needs.
Innovation & Security – Drive adoption of zero-trust architecture, privileged access management, and adaptive authentication.
Professional Growth – Engage with industry standards, regulatory bodies, and cutting-edge IAM technologies. Skills and Experience  

You are a technically skilled and strategically minded IAM professional with a strong background in identity architecture, governance, and integration.

Qualifications & Experience – Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field. Certifications such as CIAM, CISSP, or CISM are desirable.
Technical Expertise – Deep knowledge of IAM protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), Entra ID, SAP SuccessFactors, and PAM tools like CyberArk.
Architecture & Integration – Experience designing and integrating IAM solutions across hybrid environments using APIs, scripting, and automation.
Security & Compliance – Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.
Communication & Influence – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.  

Looking to lead the evolution of identity and access management in a nationally critical organisation? Join Cadent as an IAM Technology Specialist and help us build a secure, connected future. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking, security-first team.

Please note that this position will close on 11th July 2025, with interviews scheduled to commence from the following week.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role