Security, Identity & Access Manager

Job Req ID: 59932

Posting Date: 23rd June 2026

Closing Date: 7th July 2026

Function: Cloud Infrastructure

Location: Manchester or Ipswich Adastral

About the role

Join BT’s Network Cloud team and play a key role in protecting critical national infrastructure.

As a Security, Identity & Access Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of secure access controls across complex cloud platforms, ensuring services remain resilient, compliant, and secure. This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining technical expertise with team leadership to shape how identity and privileged access is managed at scale.

This role requires 3 days in office & can be based in either Manchester or Ipswich

SC Clearance eligibility is required

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the delivery of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) across Network Cloud
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership to a small team of engineers while remaining hands‑on technically
• Design and implement secure access controls across platforms (Linux, OpenStack, Kubernetes)
• Own and operate privileged access solutions (e.g. CyberArk)
• Enforce least privilege, RBAC, and secure authentication (SSO, MFA)
• Drive automation of account lifecycle management using tooling and pipelines
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g. TSA)
• Support audit and risk management activities, including resolving findings
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and vendor teams to improve secure‑by‑design practices

Essential Skills / Experience

• Proven ability to lead delivery and support a technical team
• Strong experience in IAM and/or PAM (e.g. CyberArk)
• Hands‑on experience with Linux systems and access controls
• Experience working in cloud or large‑scale infrastructure environments
• Understanding of security standards, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Experience in automation and scripting (e.g. Python, Terraform, Ansible)
• SC Clearance eligibility

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Experience in Network Cloud or telecoms environments
• Knowledge of TSA or regulated infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins)
• Exposure to network security or DDoS platforms

Our Package

• On target 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

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