Principal IDAM Engineer

Across government, secure identity and access management is no longer a purely technical concern; it is fundamental to protecting organisational data, maintaining resilience and enabling secure, seamless access to services.

As a Principal IDAM Engineer, you will play a central role in defining and delivering Ofgem’s identity and access management strategy. You will be responsible for shaping and implementing enterprise-wide IDAM solutions, ensuring that identity governance, access controls and lifecycle management processes are robust, scalable and aligned with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development and implementation of Ofgem’s IDAM strategy, ensuring secure, compliant and efficient access to systems and data across the organisation.
• Establishing and enforcing identity governance frameworks, including policies, standards and controls aligned with industry best practices such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Designing and implementing access control models, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), ensuring consistency and security across platforms.
• Overseeing user identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, deprovisioning and automated access workflows integrated with HR systems and enterprise directories.
• Implementing controls and monitoring mechanisms for privileged access, reducing risk and ensuring compliance with security requirements.
• Defining integration patterns for IDAM solutions across enterprise applications, cloud services and systems, ensuring interoperability and scalability.
• Leading technical delivery and ensuring that IDAM solutions are secure, robust and aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders, translating business requirements into effective IDAM solutions and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Mentoring and supporting engineers within the team, building capability and fostering a culture of collaboration, security awareness and continuous improvement.
• Staying abreast of emerging identity and security technologies, ensuring Ofgem adopts modern, effective approaches to identity management.

Requirements:

• Strong experience delivering enterprise-scale IDAM solutions and identity governance frameworks.
• Experience implementing user lifecycle management, provisioning and access recertification processes.
• Deep understanding of access control models, identity standards and security frameworks.
• Ability to design and integrate IDAM solutions across complex environments, including cloud and on-premise systems.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and translating requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Benefits:

• Salary of £63,443 - £86,547 per year.
• £18,379 contribution towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• 30 days annual leave after 2 years.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office).
• Flexible working hours and family friendly policies.