IAM Engineer

Location: Clerkenwell

IAM Engineer
Permanent
London 2x a week

About the Role
We are exclusively partnered with a leading retail organisation who are seeking a highly skilled and security-focused Senior IAM Engineer to spearhead the evolution of our identity platforms and core infrastructure. As we transition toward a cloud-native, Entra
-centric ecosystem, you will take full ownership of modernising our directory services and enterprise baseline.

This is a pivotal role for a technical leader who excels in managing hybrid environments while strategically driving the retirement of legacy Active Directory (AD DS) in favor of Microsoft Entra  Intune. You will act as the technical authority for identity, ensuring all infrastructure controls are robust, compliant, and strictly aligned with Zero Trust principles.

Key Responsibilities
Identity & Access Management (IAM):
Design and manage hybrid identity configurations, including domain joins, OU/GPO design, and trust relationships.

Security Implementation:
Maintain SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, and passwordless authentication strategies.

Privileged Access:
Define and oversee RBAC, PIM, and Just-in-Time (JIT) access for administrative and service accounts.

Cloud Migration:
Lead the shift from domain-joined/hybrid environments to Entra d, utilizing Windows Autopilot and Intune for lifecycle management.

Infrastructure Modernization:
Replace legacy GPO-based configurations with Intune configuration profiles and security baselines.

Legacy Decommissioning:
Plan the phase-out of traditional services such as ADCS, on-prem LDAP applications, and outdated protocols like Kerberos and NTLM.

Automation:
Streamline operations by automating identity tasks using Power Shell, Microsoft Graph API, and Azure CLI.

Governance & Compliance:
Ensure all platforms meet hardening standards and assist with audit readiness for frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or PCI DSS.

What We’re Looking For Essential

Experience:

Expertise in Microsoft Identity:
Proven track record with Azure Entra , Active Directory, and managing hybrid-to-cloud transitions.

Device Management:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager and modern Windows device transformation.

Security Tooling:
Hands-on experience deploying PIM, SSPR, and Conditional Access in a production environment.

Protocols:
Deep understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP) and their cloud-based alternatives.

Governance:

Experience with Entra  features, including Access Reviews and Lifecycle Workflows.

Automation

Skills:

Proficient in scripting with Power Shell or Logic Apps to ensure scalable operations.

Desirable

Experience:

Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Identity, or Microsoft Sentinel.

Background in retiring legacy infrastructure like RADIUS or on-prem file shares.

Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and CIS/NIST compliance baselines.

Qualifications & Attributes

Experience:

5–10 years within IAM, Windows Infrastructure, or Hybrid Cloud Operations.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent professional experience.

Certifications (Preferred):
Microsoft SC-300, SC-100, MD-102, or AZ-104.

Soft Skills:

An analytical mindset with the ability to lead transformational projects and collaborate effectively across Security and Dev Ops teams.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity