My client is looking for an Identity Governance Tech Lead with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join their organisation based in Cork.
This is a permanent role.
Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for Identity and Access Management (IAM) identity governance platforms, ensuring reliable delivery and support of secure identity services in a 24/7 operational environment.
Lead day to day IAM operations including incident response, change management, problem resolution, and service improvements to maintain platform stability and security.
Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex IAM issues, guiding engineers in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of long-term solutions.
Oversee the health, performance, and maintenance of identity governance systems, ensuring platforms are patched, monitored, and operating efficiently.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, development, and compliance teams to support regulatory requirements, manage risk, and strengthen the organisation's IAM strategy.
Participate in a structured on-call rotation supporting a global "follow-the-sun" IAM operations model, responding to priority incidents and requests outside of standard business hours.
Key Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience delivering and supporting Identity and Access Management solutions, with strong expertise in identity governance and administration.
Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Microsoft Identity Manager, Entra ID, and Sail Point Identity IQ or similar identity governance technologies.
Strong knowledge of IAM processes including identity provisioning, access management, incident management, and operational support.
Experience working with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and supporting highly available enterprise platforms.
Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively in distributed teams and engage with technical and business stakeholders.