Identity & Access Management (IAM/IDAM) Engineer

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK.

Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients.

We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.

Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe.

We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs.

We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks.

The Role:

The IAM Engineer is responsible for delivering identity and access management capabilities across enterprise environments. The role focuses on identity lifecycle management, application onboarding, access governance, provisioning, authentication and directory integrations, ensuring secure and compliant access to business systems.

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

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)