Robert Half is supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Lead to provide critical coverage during a key transition period within the Cyber Security function. This is a hands-on IAM leadership role, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organisation's identity security controls while supporting major strategic initiatives, including IAM transformation and privileged access management programmes.

Assignment Details:

• Initial 4-6 month contract (strong likelihood of extension)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: UK Hybrid some travel needed to Leeds
• Rate: c.£500-550 p/day via FCA Umbrella Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure privileged, non-privileged and third-party access is appropriately administered and governed
• Work closely with business stakeholders and application owners to define and configure access profiles and role-based controls
• Support the ongoing implementation and optimisation of SailPoint and Delinea platforms
• Configure, manage and enhance Entra ID (Azure AD) and Conditional Access controls
• Conduct regular IAM audits, access reviews and security assurance activities
• Identify, assess and respond to identity-related risks, threats and control weaknesses
• Support Security Operations activities, incident response and security engineering initiatives
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Network and Application teams to ensure effective IAM integration
• Provide IAM expertise and governance support across technology and business change programmes
• Assist in the development and implementation of IAM strategy, policies, standards and procedures
• Engage with senior stakeholders, application owners and delivery teams across the organisation

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in a hands-on IAM Lead, IAM Engineer or Identity Security role
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD) and cloud identity management
• Experience configuring and managing Entra Conditional Access and Zero Trust security controls
• Strong working knowledge of SailPoint, Delinea, Azure PIM or other Privileged Access Management solutions
• Experience delivering Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) initiatives
• Ability to identify, assess and mitigate IAM-related security risks and insider threats
• Strong understanding of IAM governance, policies, procedures and control frameworks
• Experience working with technical teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant Cyber Security certifications and/or degree desirable

Desirable:

• SailPoint implementation or transformation experience
• Delinea implementation or administration experience
• Security Operations or Security Engineering background
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide IAM transformation programmes
• Experience engaging with CIO, senior technology leaders and application owners

All candidates must complete standard screening (Right to Work, DBS, credit/sanctions and employment verification).

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