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Identity Security Engineer - SailPoint, Associate

Hackajob LtdEdinburgh, Scotland🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 11 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Business Technology Partner role at Barclays offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of enterprise data platforms and drive strategic alignment between business and technology. You'll thrive here if you possess strong stakeholder management skills, a solid understanding of cloud technologies, and a passion for influencing product roadmaps within a leading financial institution. Apply now to make a significant impact and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted
23 hours ago
Active DirectoryLDAPZero Trust

Job Description

hackajob is partnering directly with BlackRock to hire for this role.

About this role

We are seekinganAssociate,Identity SecurityEngineer to joina major identitymodernisationprogramme, migrating from SailPointIdentityIQto SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. This is a hands-onengineeringrole forsomeonewho enjoysbuilding, configuring,testingand improving identitysecuritysolutions in a complexenterpriseenvironment.You will workcloselywithexperienced engineers, securitypartners, operationsteamsand application owners to help move critical identity capabilities toa moderncloudplatform.The successful candidate willbring practical engineering skills, curiosity, attention todetailanda strong senseof ownership, with opportunities to grow into deeper design and architecture responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Configure, build,testand support SailPointIdentityIQand SailPoint Identity Security Cloud capabilities as part of the migrationprogramme.

  • Work on engineering tasks across workflows, rules, connectors, identity data, access requests,provisioninganddeprovisioning.

  • AnalyseexistingIdentityIQconfiguration andcustomisations, document currentbehaviourand help translate them into cloud-aligned implementation tasks.

  • Investigate defects, testfailuresand data issues, working with other engineers toidentifyrootcauseand deliver reliable fixes.

  • Create andmaintainclear technical documentation, test evidence,runbooksand implementation notes so changes can be understood,supportedand reused.

  • Follow engineering standards for secure configuration, code quality, change control, testing,observabilityand operational readiness.

  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, HR, cloud, operations,riskand compliance partners to gather information,validaterequirementsand resolve delivery blockers.

  • Take ownership of assigned work, communicate progress clearly, raise risksearlyand follow through on commitments.

  • Look for practical ways to simplify manual processes, reduce repeatissuesand improvetheexperience for users and support teams.

  • Develop design judgement by contributing to solution discussions, asking thoughtfulquestionsand learning how identity architecture decisions are made at enterprise scale.

Qualifications / Competencies

  • Hands-on experience with SailPointIdentityIQ, SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, or another identity governance and administration platform.

  • Good understanding of identity governance concepts, including joiner, mover and leaver processes, access requests, approvals, certifications,provisioningand deprovisioning.

  • Experience working with workflows, rules, connectors, identity attributes, access profiles, roles,entitlementsor similar identity platform components.

  • Able to complete well-defined engineering tasks with limited supervision, while knowing when to ask for guidance or escalate risk.

  • Comfortable troubleshooting technical issues across integrations, data flows, APIs, directories, HR sources, SaaSapplicationsor on-premises applications.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, LDAP, HR systems, service managementtoolsor privileged access platforms.

  • Strong attention to detail, with a focus on secure,accurate, well-testedand well-documented delivery.

  • Clear communicator who can explain progress, blockers and technical findings to engineers, supportteamsand non-technical partners.

  • Reliable team player who seeks input, incorporatesfeedbackand collaborates across teams to deliver the right outcome.

  • Curiosity and willingness to learn modern identity, cloudsecurityand enterprise-scale engineering practices.

Desirable Skills

  • SailPoint certification, Identity Security Cloud Engineer certification, orrelevantsecurity,cloudor engineering qualification.

  • Exposure toIdentityIQto Identity Security Cloud migration, hybrid identityplatformsor cloud identity transformation.

  • Experience with CyberArk or other privileged access management technologies.

  • Experience working in regulated, high-scaleor highly controlled technology environments.

  • Understanding of least privilege, role-based access control, segregation of duties, Zero Trust or non-human identity governance.

  • Interest in contributing to solution design discussions and growing into broader ownership of identity platform components over time.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRocks hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.


Guidance on AI use for candidates


At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, weve provided guidanceon when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.


About BlackRock


At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their childrens educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.


This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment the one we make in our employees. Its why were dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.


To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.


BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.


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