Cyber Security Identity & Access Manager
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62 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Dartford
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Salary
£65,000 - £85,000 /year
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Career level
Manager / Lead Level
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Qualification
Degree or equivalent professional experience in project/functional management
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Cyber Security Identity & Access Manager to join their project team in Dartford delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with high-profile engineering assets, structured professional development, and the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary industry experts across the UK construction sector.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8439
- Project / Base Location: Bridge Place 1 or 2, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Define and evolve the IAM strategy, roadmap and operating model to meet current and future business needs.
- Develop IAM frameworks, policies and standards that support compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, Essential Eight and related requirements.
- Guide identity lifecycle management processes, including Joiners, Movers and Leavers, ensuring effective provisioning, modification and removal of access.
- Establish governance for authentication, authorisation and access control, including role-based and attribute-based access models.
- Identify automation and continuous improvement opportunities across IAM processes and technologies.
- Ensure IAM controls align with business risk requirements, cyber security policies and regulatory obligations.
- Collaborate with technology and business stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable and compliant identity solutions.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Proven experience designing, implementing and managing enterprise-scale IAM programmes.
- Strong knowledge of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- Experience implementing and managing Joiner, Mover and Leaver processes and access certification reviews.
- Expertise in authentication technologies, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and passwordless authentication.
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical and compliance concepts clearly and practically.
- Ability to take accountability, work collaboratively and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
- Experience implementing IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Entra ID, Okta or CyberArk across cloud and on-premises environments.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.
