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Identity & Access Management (IAM) Systems Administrator
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Job Type: Full-time
About the Company
We are partnering with a pioneering, UK-headquartered global biotechnology innovator whose ground-breaking molecular analysis technology is used in over 125 countries. With a thriving culture of ambition and rapid innovation, they are looking for a talented IAM professional to secure and scale their global digital footprint.
The Role
As the IAM Systems Administrator, you will be the technical engine behind our client's identity platforms. You will lead the deployment of identity solutions, configure complex SaaS integrations, and act as the critical bridge between internal IT/InfoSec teams and external managed service partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Platform Ownership: Serve as the primary technical admin for Okta, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID environments.
- Security Roadmap: Deliver hands-on deployments for device posture checking, patching alignment, and refined authentication policies.
- User Experience: Optimize Single Sign-On (SSO) and SCIM provisioning to reduce user friction and eliminate password fatigue.
- Vendor Management: Act as the primary liaison with external managed service providers (MSPs) to coordinate complex project work and testing.
- Collaboration & QA: Partner with InfoSec, Architecture, and Support teams while managing the QA process for seamless production rollouts.
Mandatory skills:
- IAM & Protocols: Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, alongside a deep understanding of SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OIDC.
- Integrations: Proven track record of connecting third-party SaaS applications via identity providers and APIs.
- QA & Testing: Experience safely migrating configurations between testing/QA and production environments.
- Mindset: A security-first, proactive approach to system configuration and clear documentation.
Advantageous skills:
- Okta Expertise: Hands-on Okta administration and experience configuring Okta Realms is highly advantageous (strong alternative IDP experience is welcome).
- Certifications: Okta Certified Professional/Administrator or equivalent Microsoft Identity credentials.
If you think you could be a good fit, don't hesitate and apply ASAP!
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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