Platform Owner – Identity Platform – Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB
Contract: PermanentSalary: Competitive salary up to 85,000 per annumWere looking for a decisive and delivery-driven Identity Platform Owner to take full accountability for secure, seamless access across the organisation.
The Identity Platform is accountable for delivering secure, seamless, and intelligent access to all enterprise services. It owns identity as a foundational capability, enabling zero-trust access, frictionless authentication, and dynamic, policy-driven authorisation across the organisation. The platform manages identity lifecycle, access governance, and privileged access through modern identity platforms, while continuously strengthening security posture through adaptive controls and automation. It ensures the right people – and systems – have the right access at the right time, balancing security, compliance, and user experience.
What youll be doing as an Identity Platform Owner
- Own identity lifecycle and access governance. Define roadmap for identity services and privileged access. Deliver secure authentication and access experiences. Manage identity risk, compliance, and controls. Work with security and architecture teams on improvements.
Base location: Clearwater Court
Working pattern: Mon Fri, 9am 5pm
Contract type: Permanent Hybrid
Essential criteria
- ITIL Foundation qualification (or equivalent experience) Experience in identity or access management platforms Understanding of zero-trust principles Ability to design governance and access models Strong stakeholder management skills
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Microsoft Entra or similar platforms
- Cyber security or identity governance background
Whats in it for you?
- Competitive salary up to 85,000 per annum.
- 26 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Performance-related pay scheme.
- Access to private healthcare.
- Wellbeing and development benefits.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)
Who are we?
Were the UKs largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. Its a big job and weve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, youll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If youre looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of peoples lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, well be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
Were committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether thats extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, were here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, youll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. Its also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.…