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Role: IAM Specialist (Contract)
Start: ASAP
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Duration: Initial 3 months
Rate: Up to £550 per day
Location: Hybrid, approx. 2 days per week on site in Abingdon
Overview
We are supporting a client delivering a large IAM programme for a public sector end client. They require an experienced IAM Specialist with SailPoint to lead the hands-on implementation and configuration of an Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform.
You will work within a cyber security team to integrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra ID, connect authoritative sources such as HR systems and contractor databases, and build joiner mover leaver processes with automated approval workflows. This is a technical delivery role requiring strong experience in identity lifecycle management and IGA tooling.
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Key Responsibilities
- Implement and configure an IGA platform such as SailPoint
- Integrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra ID
- Connect authoritative sources including HR systems and contractor databases
- Design and implement joiner mover leaver processes with automated provisioning and deprovisioning
- Build approval workflows for access requests and role assignments
- Configure application connectors for Active Directory, Entra ID, SaaS and on-prem systems
- Implement access certifications, RBAC models and segregation of duties controls
- Configure SSO and federation using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIM
- Troubleshoot provisioning, synchronisation and connector issues
- Maintain technical documentation and support audit and compliance activities
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Essential Skills and Experience
- Hands-on delivery of IGA platforms such as SailPoint
- Strong experience integrating with Microsoft Entra ID
- Experience connecting HR systems or other authoritative sources
- Solid understanding of joiner mover leaver automation and identity lifecycle management
- Experience building approval workflows and access request processes
- Strong knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIM
- Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP and hybrid identity
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF
- Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
- Active SC clearance
If this sounds suitable and you have active SC Clearance please apply with an up to date CV for immediate consideration.
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