Are you passionate about digital security and ensuring seamless access to vital resources?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Identity & Access Manager to join our dynamic Service Delivery team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the strategies, processes, and tools that manage our digital identities and control access to our diverse systems and resources.
Reporting into our Head of Service Management and supporting a team of 3 Engineers, you will be in a critical management role to a friendly and welcoming team that enables the organisation to do their best work.
The role
You'll be at the forefront of provisioning user access and managing the user account lifecycle across both cloud and on-premise environments. As the strategic lead for our IDAM function, you will collaborate with Technology and Business stakeholders to guide and influence IDAM-related decisions, ensuring robust governance as we innovate and evolve our services.
Key responsibilities:
Develop and maintain the Identity & Access Management (IDAM) strategy in line with Penguin’s Technology and Security goals.
Identify and evaluate new IDAM technologies to boost security and efficiency.
Establish and enforce IDAM policies to ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards.
Oversee user identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and changes.
Manage access control to ensure users have appropriate system and data access based on their roles.
Administer IDAM solutions like directory services, SSO, MFA, and PAM.
Ensure IDAM systems integrate smoothly with other technology and business systems.
Lead and mentor a team of IDAM Engineers, fostering effective performance.
Collaborate with Technology teams, business functions, and external partners for cohesive IDAM practices.
Develop metrics to measure IDAM effectiveness and present regular reports to senior management.
Identify and implement process improvements and automation in the IDAM domain.
Stay updated with industry trends to continuously enhance our IDAM capabilities.
Manage relationships with IDAM vendors to ensure their products meet our needs.
Provide input on the procurement and implementation of IDAM tools and technologies.
What you’ll bring:
Essential criteria:
Proven ability to lead and manage a team of IDAM Engineers, with strong mentoring and coaching skills.
Knowledge of Service Management Tools (ServiceNow) and processes like Incident, Problem, Change, and Request Fulfilment.
Proficiency with IDAM tools and technologies such as Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, and Okta.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders and presenting IDAM strategies to senior management.
Experience integrating IDAM solutions with enterprise systems such as HR, ERP and CRM.
Experience with SSO, MFA, and PAM solutions.
Strong understanding of security protocols such as SAML and OAuth.
Preferred criteria:
Familiarity with access control models like RBAC, ABAC, and PBAC.
Application instructions
Please apply with your CV by 11:59pm on Sunday 26th January.
Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.
We anticipate a two-stage interview process which will include a virtual first-stage interview and in-person second stage interview. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process.
Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.
What you can expect from us
Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.
Our benefits include:
Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowance
Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checks
Lifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech scheme, free and discounted books
For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/
Hybrid working
While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important.
Hybrid working is our current practise with time spent working from home or in our London and Colchester offices. Time required in the office will vary depending on projects and collaborative working sessions, and we are happy to discuss this during the interview process.
About Penguin
We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.
The recruitment process
You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the ‘What you will bring’ section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.
We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.
Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.
Company: Penguin Books Limited
Country: United Kingdom
State/Region: London
City: London
Postal Code: SW11 7BW
Job ID: 275096