IAM Specialist

Role: IAM Specialist (Contract)

Start: ASAP

Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Duration: Initial 3 months

Rate: Up to £500 per day

Location: Hybrid, approx. 3 days per week on site in Abingdon

We are supporting a client delivering a large IAM programme for a public sector end client. They require an experienced IAM Specialist 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 , 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.

• Implement and configure an IGA platform such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similar
• Integrate the IGA solution with Microsoft Entra
• 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 , 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

• Hands‑on delivery of IGA platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity or similar
• Strong experience integrating with Microsoft Entra
• 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.