Osborne Clarke are seeking an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst to join our growing IT department in our Bristol office.
This newly created position will play a crucial role in supporting identity and access changes within our security environment, ensuring alignment with business initiatives and contributing to the transformation of our target operating model.
This is a permanent position offering hybrid working.
The role
The IAM Analyst will be a key member of the IT Security team, promoting collaboration, team working, and innovation. This role will involve executing the design and development of the new IAM framework, implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies and procedures, and managing user access to systems and data based on defined roles and policies.
Other key responsibilities include:
IAM Framework Development: Execute the design and development of the new IAM framework under the guidance of the IAM SME.
RBAC Implementation: Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies and procedures as defined by the team.
Tool Evaluation: Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of IAM tools, including EntraID and other potential solutions.
User Access Management: Manage and control user access to systems and data based on defined roles and policies.
Policy Drafting: Draft IAM policies, standards, and procedures for review and approval by the IAM SME.
User Provisioning: Execute the process of user provisioning and de-provisioning, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Compliance: Ensure IAM processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Security Monitoring: Monitor IAM systems for security breaches and respond to incidents.
Training and Awareness: Assist in providing training and awareness sessions on IAM policies and procedures to the team and end-users.
Collaboration: Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate IAM solutions with existing infrastructure.
Reporting: Prepare reports and metrics to track the effectiveness of IAM processes and identify areas for improvement.
Process Improvement: Suggest opportunities for improving IAM processes and implement best practices as directed by the IAM SME.
We are looking for
- A basic understanding of IAM principles, including user provisioning, RBAC, and access certification.
- Familiarity with IAM frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001/27002, NIST, GDPR).
- Experience with IAM tools and technologies, including cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Knowledge of modern cryptography, PKI, and IAM best practices.
- Understanding of IAM incident management and response strategies.
- Experience with IAM automation and orchestration tools is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of cloud IAM architecture and securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing IAM issues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex IAM concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues across different functions.
- Customer-focused with a proven ability to build relationships and trust with stakeholders.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills in IAM.
Salary and benefits
We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this.
Our recruitment process
We welcome direct applications for our opportunities - if you would like any further information about this role or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Dan Jones (Recruitment Manager) on [email protected].
Please note that although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.
We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.