Software Platform Engineer IDAM HDM

Location: Warton/Preston, Lancashire - 3/4 days per week onsite (may require occasional travel to Reading HQ)
Contract: 12 months
Rate: £74.26 per hour, umbrella (inside IR35), circa £550 per day
Security Clearance: Government SC clearance required, active preferred

We are seeking an experienced Software Platform Engineer - IDAM to manage our Identity and Access Management solutions across Cloud, On-Premises networks, and mobile endpoints, ensuring devices and applications are secure, compliant, and optimized for end-users.

You will design, implement, and maintain Microsoft identity solutions including Active Directory, ADFS, and Entra, supporting secure workspace access across multiple operating systems, platforms, and device types. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, recommend improvements, and ensure adherence to current best practices.

This role provides the opportunity to work with the latest cloud technologies, contribute to digital transformation initiatives, and enhance productivity and security across the organization.

Product Development & Execution

• Assist Product Owner and team in evaluating product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with commercial, legal, supply chain, and security teams for efficient product delivery

• Track product development progress, identify risks, and manage dependencies across the product line

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize identity services for availability, performance, and scalability

• Maintain compliance with organizational and industry standards

Product Delivery, Management & Ongoing Development

• Provide ongoing operational support for IDAM solutions, including cloud, on-premises, and mobile endpoints

• Analyze performance data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and iterate product offerings

• Manage mobile device enrollment, MDM policies, and application management to ensure secure access

Core Duties

• Implement, maintain, and enhance identity and access management solutions across cloud, on-premises, and mobile platforms

• Build, deploy, administer, and maintain secure solutions for applications and services

• Maintain detailed documentation and knowledge management for operational transparency

• Contribute to the design and integration of new IDAM solutions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and expansions

• Comply with governance, security, and change control policies

Knowledge

• Microsoft Active Directory, ADFS, Entra, and identity services management

• Mobile device management and endpoint enrollment processes

• Exchange Server, SharePoint, Cisco Webex, Cisco Jabber, Citrix

• IT infrastructure, IT Service Management, Secure by Design

• Experience in highly regulated environments

Skills

• Hands-on administration: Windows Server/Desktop, RedHat Linux (RHEL), VMware, Citrix VDI

• Scripting knowledge: PowerShell, Bash, Python, Perl, BAT

• Troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and system optimization

• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Platform, or Network Engineering

• Professional certification desirable (CCNA, CCNP, CCDP)