Senior Analyst - Identity & Access Management (IAM) (Contract)

Senior Analyst - Identity & Access Management (IAM) (Contract)
Location: London (hybrid)
Duration: 6 months
Engagement: Inside IR35

Overview
A Senior IAM Analyst is required to support and enhance identity and access management capabilities across a large-scale, enterprise environment. The role will focus on strengthening access controls, improving identity governance, and supporting ongoing transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
* Support the design, implementation and optimisation of IAM controls and processes
* Manage and improve user lifecycle management (joiners, movers, leavers)
* Conduct access reviews, recertifications, and role-based access control (RBAC) activities
* Ensure enforcement of least privilege and segregation of duties (SoD)
* Work with application and infrastructure teams to onboard systems into IAM solutions
* Support privileged access management (PAM) initiatives
* Assist with IAM-related audit activities and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
* Investigate and resolve access-related incidents and issues

Key Requirements
* Strong experience in IAM within large organisations
* Hands-on experience with IAM tools (e.g. SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk or similar)
* Understanding of identity governance, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)
* Experience with access certification and entitlement reviews
* Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS controls
* Ability to work across technical and business teams

Desirable
* Experience in cloud IAM (Azure / AWS)
* Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python)
* Relevant certifications (e.g. CIAM, CISSP, or vendor certifications)

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.