IAM Specialist
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Oxfordshire/ Hybrid |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Defence & Nuclear |
| Salary | £55 Per Hour |
| Start Date | April 15th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Priyanka Dubey |
| Job Ref | PSR1JP00100894 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for an IAM Specialist to join them on an 8 month contract. This position will be based in Oxfordshire/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Essential:
- Hands-on experience implementing IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or similar).
- Proven experience integrating IGA with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.
- Experience connecting authoritative sources (HR systems, databases) to IGA platforms.
- Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and JML process automation.
- Experience building approval workflows and access request processes.
- Knowledge of access certification, recertification, and attestation campaigns.
- Understanding of RBAC modelling, role mining, and entitlement management.
- Experience with application connector development and configuration.
- Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM).
- Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP) and hybrid identity.
- Working knowledge of security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for provisioning and synchronisation issues.
- Good documentation skills for technical configurations and runbooks.
Desirable:
- Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
- Vendor certifications in IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada).
- Microsoft certification: SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator).
- Experience with segregation of duties (SoD) policies and access risk analytics.
- Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python) for automation and connector development.
- Experience with API integration and web services.
- Familiarity with ITSM workflows and change control procedures.
- Experience in public sector or critical national infrastructure environments.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Hands-on experience implementing IGA platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, or similar).
