Senior IDAM Engineer

Senior IDAM Engineer
Must have current SC Clearance
Location: Central London (Hybrid working)
Contract: 6 months.

Excellent day rate + outside IR35

We are seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management (IDAM/IAM) Engineer, experienced with Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, MFA, SSO and certificate based-authentication, to join a specialist End User Compute IT services provider, modernising secure digital workplaces for high-profile UK Central Government departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of IDAM solutions across hybrid and cloud environments
• Ensure authentication and authorisation frameworks are in place & align to Zero Trust principles.
• Manage provisioning, role-based access, and life cycle management across diverse platforms.
• Integrate IDAM services with cloud SaaS, endpoint, and security tooling.
• Support project delivery, including migrations and onboarding of new systems.
• Provide 3rd line escalation support for complex IDAM incidents and issues.
• Produce clear technical documentation, standards, and runbooks to support BAU operations.

Skills sought with

• IDAM technologies such as Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, MFA, SSO, and certificate-based authentication.
• Implementing and managing identity life cycle management solutions.
• RBAC, privileged access management, and conditional access.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust models and government security frameworks (NCSC, ISO 27001).
• Scripting and automation (PowerShell, API integrations) for identity workflows.
• Supporting large-scale enterprise or government identity environments.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable skills:

Okta, SailPoint, or similar enterprise IDAM tools; knowledge of DevSecOps integration; relevant certifications (Microsoft, CISSP, CISM).

Please note current SC clearance is an essential requirement for this role.

Apply now to progress!