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Lead Cyber Security Analyst Identity and Access Management

Job in Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Scottish Government
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Cyber Security Analyst specialising in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join the Digital Risk & Security branch within Digital Delivery & Change. This role is responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of IAM services that protect Social Security Scotlands digital services systems and sensitive information.

As a technical lead within the Security Operations function you will provide leadership and expertise across the organisations IAM capabilities ensuring that access to systems applications and data is managed securely appropriately and in line with business and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with technical teams service owners and stakeholders to strengthen security controls reduce risk and support the adoption of modern identity security practices across a cloud-first environment.

You will lead the operational delivery and development of key IAM services including:

  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
  • Joiners Movers and Leavers processes
  • Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC)
  • Authentication and Authorisation Services
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Access Reviews and Certification
  • Privileged Account Monitoring and Control

The role requires strong technical knowledge of identity technologies access governance and security best practices alongside the ability to translate business requirements into effective security solutions. You will provide technical leadership support the development of team capability and drive continuous improvement to ensure IAM services remain effective resilient and aligned to organisational needs.

If you are passionate about identity security and want to play a key role in protecting critical public services and citizen data we would welcome your application.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Leads the technical design and implementation of Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy across the agency including access governance privileged access management authentication and user lifecycle processes.
  • Has oversight of security administration processes and checks that all requests for support are dealt with according to agreed procedures
  • Provides guidance in defining access rights and privileges across different applications and services across the Agency.
  • Contributes to the development of cyber security IAM policy standards and guidelines appropriate to business technology and legal requirements and in accordance with best professional and industry practice
  • Deliver specific pieces of work resulting from the Cyber Security Strategy related to cyber business risk and information control/protection requirements
  • Champion incident management incident investigation and response policy and/or incident management and investigation processes procedures and systems
  • Performs security risk vulnerability assessments and business impact analysis for complex information systems or risk-based projects
  • Specifies requirements for environment data resources and tools. Interprets executes and documents complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards
  • Maintains current knowledge of malware attacks and other cyber security threats
  • Maintains knowledge of specific specialisms provides detailed advice regarding their application and executes specialised tasks
Qualifications

Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about the framework here.

For this post the following Success Profile elements will be assessed:

Experience:

  • Subject matter expertise in developing and ope rationalising cyber security capabilities including the design and implementation of Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls automation of identity lifecycle processes integration of enterprise applications with identity platforms enhancement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) and implementation of new IAM controls and processes to meet evolving security compliance and business requirements.
  • Proven experience in incident management and investigation including reporting root cause analysis and resolution with the capability to provide informed guidance on incident response methodologies and best practice.
  • Behaviours:

    • Changing and Improving (Level
      3)
    • Leadership (Level
      3)

    You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here:

    Technical / Professional Skills:
    This role is aligned to Lead Cyber Security Analyst within the Government Digital and Data Profession.

    These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will not be not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations:
    Cyber Security:
    Operations
    - How to Apply
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