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The Role
As an IAM Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing, maintaining, and securing the university's directory services and authentication systems. This includes implementing security measures, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and enhance service quality.
Department: IT Services - Cloud
Location: Newquay, Cornwall, UK
What We Value
The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation and brings a positive outlook to all aspects of their work.
* Empathy, kindness, and a willingness to support colleagues and users
* Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Identity platforms
* Understanding of Modern Authentication standards
* Proficiency in deploying and maintaining automation and scripting
* Proven ability to implement and manage access control solutions
* Knowledge of Zero Trust and least privilege architecture
* Analytical and problem-solving skills in security monitoring
* Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical staff and students
Core Responsibilities
* Manage support queues, meeting SLAs for incidents and requests
* Monitor security events via Microsoft Defender and Entra ID logs/risks
* Automate IAM tasks using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph
* Implement and manage SSO, MFA, and PIM solutions
* Maintain and troubleshoot Active Directory and DNS
* Implement and support authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
* Apply Zero Trust principles in hybrid cloud environments
* Integrate and maintain enterprise system authentication
* Enhance IAM systems for evolving threat protection
* Document system changes and maintain protocols/processes
Employee Benefits
* Hybrid Working - Minimum of 5 days per month in the office
* 10% Performance related bonus
* 30 Days holiday and maximum of 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
* Sick pay
* 4 Discretionary Christmas Closure Days
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life Assurance cover
* Service time - 3 Volunteer days per year
* Free onsite parking & Bike racks
* Annual leave purchase scheme - up to a maximum of 10 days (subject to national minimum wage requirements)
* Student Discount (access to Totum, Unidays & Student Beans)
* CycleScheme
* TechScheme
* Opportunities for formal training and professional certification
* Free access to Linkedin Learning
* Free access to Future Learn short courses
* Potential for internal promotion and advancement
Equality, diversity & inclusion
We are an inclusive and welcoming employer that encourages a wide range of applicants. We embrace diversity and want everyone to be able to bring their whole selves to work and succeed.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Information Services
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