IAM Security Manager

IAM Security Manager Salary: 130-140k + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: Fully Remote (UK / European Union)Brand new role with a major UK brand who are building their Identity & Access Management (IAM) capability from the ground up. This is a completely greenfield role and project, tying into their wider cloud-native (AWS) infrastructure, where you'll have full autonomy to build a best in class, modern IAM capability.First and foremost, they need a genuine builder: someone who can integrate IAM into their wider cloud-native infrastructure through infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code, automating identity governance rather than just implementing off-the-shelf tooling. Platform knowledge across the likes of Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint and CyberArk is assumed for anyone at this level; it's the ability to build something genuinely automated and scalable that sets the right candidate apart.You'll be embedded right across the business, working hand in hand with security, IT, HR, engineering and business leaders and shaping how identity is handled at every touchpoint, from the employee estate through to customer facing platforms. With full backing from the CISO and Head of Security Engineering, you'll have the autonomy, trust and executive support to build and lead this function from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Build and automate IAM into the wider cloud-native (AWS) infrastructure through infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-codeDefine and deliver the enterprise wide IAM strategy and roadmapBuild and lead a high performing IAM teamOwn policy for MFA, privileged access, least privilege and identity lifecycle managementSelect and manage modern IAM tools and platforms, ensuring controls meet regulatory and compliance requirements Key Requirements A genuine builder mindset, with hands-on experience automating IAM through infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code in cloud-native (AWS) environmentsSenior level experience in Identity & Access Management, with deep knowledge of IAM, PAM, MFA, federation and identity governanceExperience delivering IAM solutions across enterprise and customer facing systemsFamiliarity with platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint and CyberArkExcellent leadership and stakeholder management skillsThis is a rare chance to build an IAM function from scratch with genuine ownership, inside a modern, cloud native environment with strong executive support. If you're excited about shaping the future of identity for a major UK consumer brand, get in touch.