Overview

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We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve: leading identity and access management (IAM) efforts within the Security Operations Team, designing, implementing, and managing identity and access controls across cloud and on-premise environments.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Engineer within the Security Operations Team, you will work predominantly in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) specialism, designing, implementing, and managing identity and access controls and policies across both cloud and on-premise environments.
• Work with a range of technologies with a strong focus on Microsoft products such as Active Directory (including Group Policy and Certificate Services), Entra ID (including Enterprise Applications and Application Registrations, Privileged Identity Management, and Conditional Access), and Intune (including Configuration Policies), applying RBAC to ensure least-privilege access and compliance with internal security policies.
• Collaborate with Security Operations and wider ICT colleagues to enforce access control policies, respond to identity-related incidents, manage PKI certificates, and provide reporting.
• Contribute to the day-to-day operational success of the Cyber Security and IAM & AD teams, with a voice in security strategy and planning.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• Proven experience in IAM technologies and frameworks with a strong understanding of Active Directory, Entra ID, and cloud identity platforms.
• Familiarity with access governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate are a plus.

What’s in it for me?

• Hybrid role with a requirement to attend County Hall at least one day a fortnight for team collaboration.
• 30 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms and other wellbeing benefits.
• Employee Assistance program and wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto a generous Pension Scheme with optional AVC enhancement.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for cycles and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Anything else I should know?

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Steve Prentice (01823) 355781 or Fiona Drew (01823) 359923.

The salary for this role is £37,280 - £41,771 per annum.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Government Administration

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