Access Management (AM) Technology Manager

Access Management (AM) Technology Manager

As a preferred supplier to one of our biggest Clients, I am seeking for a Access Management (AM) Technology Manager for a position in Ashford (UK). This role is critical in strengthening our identity security posture, driving the transition from legacy systems (OpenAM, LDAP, MS AD) toward a modern, cloud-first architecture built around Microsoft Entra ID. Acting as the bridge between Information Security, IT Operations, and Engineering, you will ensure our platforms are secure by design, strictly compliant, and deeply embedded with Zero Trust principles

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Responsibilities

: Security-Driven Technology Ownersh

• ipDefine and drive a secure, future-ready AM product roadmap aligned with our global IT and cybersecurity strategie
• s.Ensure total compliance, risk mitigation, and secure configurations across all AM components to mitigate end-to-end cybersecurity risk

s.Architecture, Build & Transformati

• onDesign and implement modern AM solutions, ensuring a seamless and secure transition from our legacy landscap
• e.Translate complex security patterns and InfoSec requirements into robust Conditional Access policies and Zero Trust access control

s.Run & Service Excellen

• ceOversee operations, manage L3 support, and ensure service performanc
• e.Guarantee strict adherence to ITIL processes, maintaining high-quality documentation, testing, and training for smooth handovers to IT Operation

s.Leadership & Collaborati

• onLead, mentor, and coordinate a team of internal and external AM engineer
• s.Provide technical leadership on identity security decisions, collaborating closely with Security, Architecture, Infrastructure (Network/Endpoints), and IAM (IGA/PAM) team
• s.Prioritize workloads across BAU, incidents, and project delive

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Your Prof

ileEssential skills/knowledge/experie

• nceExperience: 8+ years as an IAM/Access Management professional in complex, international, hybrid environmen
• ts.Security Mindset: A profound understanding of identity-related cybersecurity risks, Zero Trust architecture, and secure-by-design practic
• es.Technical Mastery: Deep, proven expertise in the Microsoft Entra ID platform and identity protocols, with a holistic understanding of broader IT layers (Network, Compute, Endpoint
• s).Education: Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related fie
• ld.Certifications: Proven Microsoft Professional. SC-300 (Identity & Access) and/or AZ-500 (Azure Security) are highly preferred. SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect) and ITIL are a big pl
• us.Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication in English; experience with Agile methodologies (Jira) and technical workshop facilitati

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Desirable skills/knowledge/experien

• ce: Primary: Microsoft Entra ID (Conditional Access, Zero Trust contr
• ols)Hybrid/Legacy: Active Directory, Federation services (OpenAM), LDAP directo
• riesProtocols & Services: SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Certificate & PKI services (including Cloud

PKI)
Contract: 12 mon

ths+ Rates: Exce

llentLocation: Ash

ford Interview: 2 stages, 1 technical + 1 asses

sment
Nick Chinwee

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