Identity & Access Management (IAM/IDAM) Engineer

Requirements

• Design, build and support IAM integrations with enterprise applications, directories and authoritative data sources.
• Configure and maintain identity lifecycle management processes, including Joiners, Movers and Leavers (JML).
• Deliver application onboarding and access provisioning solutions across IAM platforms.
• Implement and support role-based access control (RBAC), access governance and certification processes.
• Develop integrations using APIs, web services and directory technologies.
• Investigate and resolve identity, provisioning and access-related issues.
• Work collaboratively with security, infrastructure, application and business teams to deliver IAM services.
• Support testing, deployment and operational transition activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, support procedures and knowledge transfer materials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, automation and optimisation of IAM processes and services.
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Proven experience delivering IAM, IDAM, IGA or Access Governance solutions within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management and access provisioning processes.
• Experience integrating applications using REST APIs, web services and identity data sources.
• Experience with enterprise directory services including Active Directory, LDAP and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of RBAC, access governance, certification and compliance controls.
• Experience troubleshooting identity synchronisation, provisioning and authentication issues.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Desirable Skills & Experience
• Experience with Saviynt, SailPoint, Omada, ForgeRock or similar IAM/IGA platforms.
• Experience integrating with ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect and SCIM.
• Experience supporting Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
• Experience within government, regulated or high-security environments.
• Understanding of Zero Trust and modern identity security principles.
• Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python or similar technologies.
• This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview

Essential Skills & Experience

Desirable Skills & Experience

Benefits

• Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
• By joining us you can expect
• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working – including home working and part time
• Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 10 extra days each year
• Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
• Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
• For a full list of benefits please visit our website ( www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits )