IDAM Analyst

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We're looking for an Identity and Access Management Analyst (IDAM) to join our growing Enterprise Technology department.

About the Role

You'll work cross functionally in collaboration with editorial and commercial streams of the Guardian to ensure consistency of IDAM data with accordance to agreed policies and standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing user account creation and deletion for users not originating automatically from our HR platform.
• Assist in the management of Identities across a variety of applications and services, both on-prem and in the cloud.
• Working collaboratively with the Service Delivery team to streamline approval processes for user access to line of business applications.
• Triaging SSO integration requests and gathering detailed requirements to support frictionless implementation by the Infrastructure Team.
• Support with Azure AD licences forecasting.

About You

• Significant experience managing user accounts, access requests and authorisation
• Proven expertise in Identity & Access Management and expertise in onboarding and offboarding processes (JML)
• Working understanding of AD, Azure AD, Google OAuth
• Stakeholder management experience
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work independently
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, translating business requirements into technical solutions

You can view the full job description here.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Rose on rosemary.mustard@guardian.co.uk to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Culture & Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.

You will also have the opportunity to hear unique insight from our journalists in our morning conference, a live discussion on the news story of the day.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships

Our Working Environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.

Additional Benefits & Policies

We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

We are proud supporters of Women in Data®.  Connect, engage and belong to the largest free female data community in the UK – visit: www.womenindata.co.uk to join our community.

To apply: Please email your latest CV and a cover letter to: rosemary.mustard@guardian.co.uk