IAM Lead

Robert Half is supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Lead to provide critical coverage during a key transition period within the Cyber Security function. This is a hands-on IAM leadership role, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organisation''s identity security controls while supporting major strategic initiatives, including IAM transformation and privileged access management programmes.Assignment Details:Initial 4-6 month contract (strong likelihood of extension)Start Date: ASAPLocation: UK Hybrid some travel needed to LeedsRate: c.£500-550 p/day via FCA Umbrella CompanyKey Responsibilities:Ensure privileged, non-privileged and third-party access is appropriately administered and governedWork closely with business stakeholders and application owners to define and configure access profiles and role-based controlsSupport the ongoing implementation and optimisation of SailPoint and Delinea platformsConfigure, manage and enhance Entra ID (Azure AD) and Conditional Access controlsConduct regular IAM audits, access reviews and security assurance activitiesIdentify, assess and respond to identity-related risks, threats and control weaknessesSupport Security Operations activities, incident response and security engineering initiativesCollaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Network and Application teams to ensure effective IAM integrationProvide IAM expertise and governance support across technology and ..... full job details .....