Identity Access Management – IAM SME

Identity Access Management – IAM SME

We are supporting a police force.

This is 12 months initially.

Hybrid remote working in the Warwick office.

The daily rate is Outside IR35, it is negotiable.

Join the Critical Enforcement of Security as an IAM SME for Major Police System Upgrade

Are you an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist ready to make a meaningful impact in public sector security? The Police Force is embarking on its most ambitious and complex change programme in years—the replacement of its Records Management System (RMS). We are seeking a skilled IAM SME to lead, design, and deliver essential identity management solutions that safeguard law enforcement operations and enhance operational efficiency.
As an integral member of this transformative project, you will design innovative IAM architectures, configure vital identity lifecycle processes, and ensure seamless integration across connected policing systems. Your expertise will directly support the goal of completing this major upgrade by March 2027, helping to establish a secure, compliant, and resilient policing environment.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of police workflows through cutting-edge identity governance, role-based access controls, and security-driven solutions aligned with policing standards and regulations. If you’re passionate about leveraging your IAM expertise in a high-stakes, impactful setting, we want to hear from you.
Required Skills

• Proven experience delivering comprehensive Identity and Access Management solutions
• Hands-on expertise with SailPoint (Essential) and experience with Active Directory, EntraID, and directory integrations
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, identity governance, and risk management
• Experience integrating IAM with enterprise and police-specific systems (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of UK policing environments, roles, vetting, and access control protocols (desirable)
• Familiarity with compliance, audit, and data protection obligations relevant to public sector security

Nice to Have Skills

• Knowledge of Police National Identity and Access Management (NIAM) standards
• Experience working within UK public sector or policing security environments
• Skills in federation models, privileged access management, and manual approval workflows

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on IAM project experience, particularly in complex, regulatory, or public sector environments

Other Requirements

• Ability to commit to a 12-month contract, with expectations of extension
• Willingness to support testing, go-live activities, and post-implementation reviews
• Excellent documentation skills for IAM design, configurations, and operational procedures