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Principal IDAM Engineer - Ofgem
Software Engineer
Lead the design, implementation and governance of identity and access management solutions, driving secure authentication and authorization across cloud and on‑premise platforms using OAuth, SAML and Azure AD.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver enterprise‑wide IAM solutions, ensuring secure authentication and authorization for all digital services.
- Define and enforce IAM policies, standards and governance frameworks aligned with regulatory and security requirements.
- Integrate and manage identity providers using protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SAML 2.0.
- Lead migration and optimisation of Azure Active Directory and related cloud IAM services.
- Collaborate with development, operations and security teams to embed IAM controls into CI/CD pipelines and cloud architectures.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and implementing IAM solutions at scale, preferably in a public sector or regulated environment.
- Deep knowledge of authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML) and identity federation.
- Hands‑on expertise with Azure AD, Azure AD Connect, and related cloud IAM services.
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical audiences.