BBBHIAM Technical Specialist + Hybrid , Flexi

MCS Group has an exciting opportunity for an IAM Technical Specialist to join a major public sector transformation programme. This role sits within the integration team, tasked with delivering secure and scalable IAM solutions to support regional systems used across public services.

As IAM Technical Specialist, you will work with a team of IT professionals in the design, development, and support of critical system integration's. You will also play a central role in enhancing identity life-cycle processes, role-based access controls, and developing robust IAM frameworks that align with organisational security standards.

• Lead the development of secure IAM work-flows and system integration.
• Design and implement access controls, entitlement structures, and audit/reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers on delivery and support.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with security standards, including MFA, SoD, and least-privilege models.
• Contribute to project planning, solution design, and ongoing support and enhancements.

• A degree (or equivalent) in an ICT-related discipline with 3+ years' experience in an IAM role
• Solid hands‑on expertise with platforms such as Entra , Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Okta, or Oracle IAM.
• Familiarity with IAM‑related technologies & concepts (SSO, ADFS, MFA, RBAC, PKI, etc.).
• Proven experience implementing security best practices like least privilege access and segregation of duties.
• Experience creating and managing RBAC within large-scale enterprise systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage work‑streams, meet tight deadlines, and deliver to specification.

• Experience with protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, and Kerberos.
• Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, etc.).
• Experience with APIs and web service integration.

Location
:
Belfast / Hybrid
Duration
:
Temporary Post Until ~Aug 2026 - Immediate Start Available!
Salary
: £24.45/ rate per hour | £47677.5/y
Hours
: 37.5 per week

If you require any reasonable adjustments in relation to your application, please get in touch.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Corey Hillis Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group .

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