IT Security Lead

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A fantastic new opportunity to Lead IT Security in Identity and Access Management

We’re excited to announce an opening for an IT Security Lead within our IT Department focussing on the development and delivery of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) Strategy. 

The IT Security team plan a key role in managing system access, safeguarding our digital infrastructure, supporting our IT and Change teams, and driving forward our security strategy.  This role will be a key driver in the delivery of a strategic shift in how we manage colleague access and identity. 

As part of the IT Security Team, you will drive the development and delivery of our IAM strategy to embed efficient, secure, and integrated processes for all aspects of user identity.  This will involve the further development of our identity platforms and colleague access solutions to meet current and future needs.

As a Lead within the Security Team, you’ll work closely with our engineers and analysts co-ordinating the day-to-day operations and the team’s work across operational, monitoring, and project-based activity.  This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on managing resources, enhancing tooling and automation, and embedding a Security by Design culture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing an Identity and Access Management strategy
• Maintaining a rolling 12-month roadmap for IAM enhancements and tooling
• Working with key supplier to ensure IAM solutions align with requirements
• Managing workshops with stakeholders to identify process and technical improvements
• Developing set of measures to demonstrate progress on improved control environment
• Ensuring that all work and processes align with Information Security and Audit standards
• Working with Engineers to enhance identity management tooling
• Manage daily task and resource planning across the IT Security team
• Co-ordinate operational, monitoring, and project activity to ensure efficient delivery
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous professional development within the team
• Collaborate with the IT Security Manager to shape and deliver the broader IT Security Strategy
• Champion best practices in security tooling, automation, and service delivery
• Contribute to the improvement of the overall IT Security control environment

What we’re looking for

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong problem-solving, fault-finding, and root cause analysis skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to complex problems
• Strong technical knowledge and experience across a broad range of identity management and security tooling
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• At least 5 years’ experience in IT Security roles such as Security Engineer, IAM Engineer, or Analysis role
• Exposure to at least two of the following areas:
• Identity and Access Management platforms
• Project delivery management and team coordination
• Security Controls and Analysis
• Working with SIEM tools
• Web Proxy and Access solutions

Desirable Knowledge:

• Familiarity with the following products/tools:
• Active Directory and Entra
• Enterprise Identity Management platforms with automated provisioning
• Microsoft Azure security and management controls
• Microsoft Windows Server management and access controls
• Experience of working in a regulated environment, preferably Financial Services

Our most important asset is our people. We value a healthy work-life balance and currently offer a 35-hour work week with our hybrid approach enabling you to have a mix of office days and remote working.  

Your base location for this role will be our Head Office, Principality House, The Friary, Cardiff, CF10 3FA

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. 

If you have any questions in relation to this role, please contact the recruitment team at -recruitment@principality.co.uk

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