IAM Specialist

My client is seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to lead a strategic Identity and Access Management (IdAM) transformation programme. This role will focus on assessing the current identity landscape, defining a future-state identity architecture, and guiding the organisation''s transition towards a modern Identity Provider (IdP) strategy.Working across business, security, and technology teams, you will establish identity as a foundational capability that enables secure digital services, improves user experience, and supports long-term organisational objectives.The organisation currently operates a complex identity ecosystem comprising a legacy Student Information System (SIS), Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Auth0, with multiple identity stores and overlapping user management processes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of the organisation''s Identity and Access Management strategy.Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, and technical assessments to understand current-state identity capabilities and challenges.Assess the existing identity architecture, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Auth0, and legacy SIS integrations.Define a target-state identity operating model and architecture aligned to business and security requirements.Evaluate identity platform options and market offerings, including Entra ID, Okta, Auth0, and other leading IAM solutions.Produce recommendations for consolidating fragmented identity ..... full job details .....