Principal Engineer - Identity Access Management (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer - Identity Access Management (Cybersecurity): Providing technical leadership and architectural support for enterprise hybrid identity architecture and authentication platforms with an accent on Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and JML lifecycle management. Focus on translating architectural blueprints into actionable designs, driving directory transformation programs, and ensuring Zero Trust enforcement across global environments.

Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment

Company

Global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end technical delivery of the directory transformation program, converting target-state architecture into detailed engineering designs and runbooks.
• Drive collaborative requirements gathering and joint design workshops with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure identity solutions meet security and compliance needs.
• Serve as the technical authority for Microsoft Entra ID and on-premises directory integrations, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Execute complex platform changes, including directory consolidation, domain modernization, tenant optimization, and M&A-related identity integrations.
• Contribute to enterprise technology strategies, architectural standards, and design principles to support business and security objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for Workplace engineers, guiding them through complex IAM implementations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IAM, with at least 5 years focused on enterprise directory services and hybrid identity architectures in global organizations.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, including federation, conditional access, and Zero Trust enforcement.
• Deep understanding of IAM security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and modern MFA strategies.
• Extensive experience with Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle automation, preferably Workday-driven.
• Practical understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, preferably Delinea.
• Proven leadership in delivering large-scale identity transformations, such as tenant-to-tenant migrations or directory consolidation.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive work environment that champions new ways of thinking.
• Opportunities to acquire new skills and advance your career within a global leader.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between remote and office environments.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and the purpose of enriching life through animal health.