IAM Engineering Technical Specialist

Job Description

Business Unit / Team: Chief Operating OfficeSalary range: £40,000 - £55,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefitsLocation: Remote with flexibility to occasionally visit Glasgow or Gosforth HUBs Contract Type: PermanentLive to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin.Our TeamWorking in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. Were at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We are seeking a curious,technical genius who loves to ask ‘what if We are a diverse bunch who love what we do and make sure we have fun along the way, You will be a key part of a dynamic team supporting the organisations Identity Management (IM) environment. Working closely with both internal colleagues and external 3rd parties, you will be responsible for ensuring change in this area is managed and controlledeffectively.Our work is highly specialised, so while we do not expect you to have all the required skills, you will be expected to drive your own development. Your core skills will be enhanced through self-study, paired learning and practical experience, and we willsupport you with formal training and mentoring as required.What youll be doing• Responsible for the development, testing, and implementing IAM solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure & resilient. • Supporting development, test and live service through the proactive identification, ownership, diagnosis and swift resolution of live issues.• Improving our delivery through innovation, continuous improvement and automation.• Working with project teams to ensure our solutions meet the organisations operational and strategic needs.• Supporting live service through the proactive identification of risk and swift resolution of live issues.• Implementing and supporting IM deployments for production and non-production systems.We need you to have• Proven experience in managing and configuring IAM solutions.• An understanding of IAM systems and methodologies.• Strong technical expertise and decision-making skills.• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for team deliverables.• Ability to prioritise multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Exposure to risk and control concepts.Its a bonus if you have but not essential• Practical experience of federated Identity management through IDaaS using tools such as: Microsoft Entra ID, OKTA.• Practical experience of any of the IBM Enterprise Security solutions.• Knowledge of Information Security concepts such as encryption using keys, SSL or HTTPS.• An understanding of Internet-based Information Technology.• Exposure to J2EE applications.• Practical experience of scripting & Automation tools.Red Hot Rewards• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if Part–Time) plus the option to buy more • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt • Market-leading pension • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance • Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness • Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows)And theres no waiting around, youll enjoy these benefits from day one.Feeling insatiably curious about this role Apply as soon as you can. If were lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out.Were all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.Say hello to Virgin MoneyWere making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UKs best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we`re a workforce to be reckoned with. Were putting the full power of our experiencebehind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in peoples lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, ‘Making You Happier About Money, underpins everything we do. We believe in doing bankingdifferently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work.Be yourself at Virgin MoneyOur purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. Were committed to creating an inclusive culture wherecolleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.As a Disability Confident Leader, were committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition teamNow the legal bitLiving A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but well need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.If youre successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regimeand Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - well ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, youll be subject to periodic employment checks.