Senior Identity Security Engineer (Contract) — Dublin (Hybrid)Contract: 12 monthsLocation: Dublin (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office)We’re hiring a Senior Identity Security Engineer to take ownership of the organisation’s identity security and IAM platforms, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Identity Governance (IGA).Sitting within the Cyber Engineering & Architecture function, this role focuses on secure management and governance of digital identities across employees, contractors, and machine identities. You’ll define identity security standards, oversee IAM platforms, and drive improvements across identity lifecycle management, privileged access controls, and identity security architecture.What you’ll be doingOwn and evolve the organisation’s identity security strategy, standards, and technical controlsLead improvements across identity lifecycle management (joiner/mover/leaver) and access governanceStrengthen privileged access controls and PAM operating modelDrive Zero Trust identity controls and identity security architecture improvementsPartner with security, engineering, and architecture stakeholders to ensure consistent governanceAutomate identity/security workflows where possible (PowerShell or similar scripting)Must-have experience12+ years industry experience, including 8+ years in identity/IAM rolesStrong hands-on experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra (Azure AD)Experience implementing IAM lifecycle and Identity Governance (IGA) platformsExperience with Privileged Access Management (PAM)Strong understanding of IAM principles: least privilege, RBAC, access reviews, segregation of dutiesExperience implementing Zero Trust identity controlsAutomation mindset (e.g., PowerShell or similar scripting)Experience working with enterprise identity architecture and governanceIdentity technologies (experience with one or more)SailPointCyberArkBeyondTrustCrowdStrike IdentitySilverfortCertifications (preferred)Microsoft Identity / Security certifications
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