Identity and Security Engineer

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We are looking for an Identity and Security Engineer to build industry-leading technical security platforms that protect the integrity of identities, systems, applications and data. This is a permanent full‑time role based in the Boots Support Office in Nottingham.

Contract:

Permanent

Shift pattern:
Full Time

Location:

Nottingham

Closing date: 5th Jan 2026

Recruitment Partner:
Matthew Nelligan

• Design and implement identity solutions across a variety of SaaS and on‑prem platforms.
• Enable and continuously improve the automation of processes within the wider identity and access management team leading to effective, timely and scalable operations.
• Ensure technical development within identity and access management is aligned to driving improvements in wider system development and production operating procedures.
• Ensure identity and access management development and automation is clearly documented providing knowledge share to the wider security team as appropriate.
• Participate in the evaluation of new solutions and improvements to existing capabilities; identify and propose practicable proportionate continual improvements.
• Collaborate with other business teams to facilitate project delivery.
• Input and guidance to security‑related technical architecture and design decisions.
• Code review of features and critical security components.
• Contribute and support during incidents, where escalated, ensuring participation in post‑incident reviews and reporting.
• Stay abreast of current industry trends relevant to the business and cybersecurity.
• Ensure currency of documentation for engineering changes and technical documentation as well as to perform knowledge transfer to other team members.

• Experience of design and delivery related to Identity Management Systems, e.g. Okta, Entra
  
  ID, Ping, etc.
• Understanding of Identity Lifecycle Management, Privileged Access Management, Role Based Access Control and Identity Governance.
• Experience with automation and developer tooling (CI/CD)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with security protocols and standards, log tools and packet analysers, scripting languages and security management suites.
• Experience of PKI certificate management and encryption technologies.
• Knowledge of user directories including AD, Entra
  
  ID, EIDC (AADC) and LDAP technologies.
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation, in the business community & with vendors.
• A strong focus on user experience for process and system design.
• Keen interest in cybersecurity related challenges and technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience working with API product development (Java) and working knowledge of open standards such as SAML, OAuth and OpenID.
• Connection integration protocols.
• Strong scripting and JSON skills.
• Experience of planning tools such as Azure Dev Ops.
• Deep knowledge of Active Directory FSMO roles, Group Policy implementation, and AD Sites and Services Design.

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more s/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third‑party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

We are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS, PVG or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.