Insurance IAM Lead Engineer

IAM Lead Engineer

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Job Description:

Identity and Access Management Lead Engineer

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Location: London / Staines / Salford Quays / Flexible

Permanent - Fulltime

We make health happen

At Bupa, we're here to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits into improving the health of our customers and the quality of the services we provide. As our IAM Lead Engineer, you will play a vital role in strengthening our security posture by leading the design, development and operation of identity and access management technologies across Bupa Global, India and UK (BGIUK).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, integration and support of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Electronic Identity Management (EIM) tools.

• Build custom workflows, connectors and automation to support efficient access provisioning.

• Integrate IAM solutions with core applications, Active Directory, Entra ID and cloud platforms.

• Troubleshoot IAM, access, authentication and identity-related issues.

• Implement least-privilege access, zero-trust principles and compliant access governance.

• Support audits and produce IAM evidence and reporting.

• Monitor platforms, respond to IAM-related incidents and manage remediation.

• Identify opportunities for automation and orchestration using PowerShell, Python and APIs.

• Collaborate with IT, Security, HR and business teams to deliver solutions that balance strong controls with smooth user experience.

• Lead and develop a high-performing IAM engineering team.

• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and security-first thinking.

What We're Looking For

• Experience designing and operating IGA/PAM/EIM technologies (CyberArk, SailPoint, BeyondTrust, Saviynt etc.).

• Strong understanding of identity technologies (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Kerberos).

• Experience integrating IAM with cloud services (AWS, GCP) and on‑prem systems.

• Hands‑on experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) and automation.

• Knowledge of Active Directory, Entra ID, MFA, SSO, federation and identity lifecycle.

• Understanding of AI use cases in IAM.

• 7+ years in cybersecurity or identity roles, 5+ years in IAM engineering leadership.

• Experience in regulated environments and large-scale enterprises.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or IAM-specific qualifications.

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva, our global wellbeing programme, supports mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We offer flexible working and a range of family‑friendly benefits.

Upon joining Bupa you will receive the following benefits and more:

  • Private medical insurance

  • Enhanced pension scheme

  • Annual bonus scheme

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Hybrid working options

Why Bupa

We're a health insurer and provider with no shareholders - our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by one purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We encourage everyone to ”Be You at Bupa” and champion diversity across our organisation. As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, we welcome disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Locations:

Staines - Willow House

IAM Lead Engineer

Location
London / Staines / Salford Quays / Flexible
Location
Full Time
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This is
Insurance.

We’re a team that’s passionate about leading the healthcare insurance market and improving wellbeing for all.

We take immense pride in our work, working together with determination and focus. Delivering care that our 2.2 million customers can count on, from experts they trust.

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Our
purpose

Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by providing a broad range of healthcare services, support and advice to people throughout their lives. People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we make health happen.

Our
values

Every company needs an ethos, and we're no different. Through good days and challeging times, we always work with our values in mind. These are: Brave - Make new possibilities happen. Caring - Act with empathy and respect. Responsible - Own your decisions and actions.

We don't have shareholders at Bupa, which means we're free to invest our profits where they matter: our patients, our facilities, our research, and you. 

As a healthcare provider, we have a duty to do the right thing. By our customers, our people and our partners. The Bupa Code holds us to this duty. It's our promise to protect, care for, and build trust with everyone who relies on us.

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Free to be
you

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. 

You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.Free
to be you.

Back in September 2018, we made a pledge. That we'd do whatever we could to make Bupa a diverse, kind and inclusive place to work.

Everyone deserves a positive working environment. Everyone deserves to have their voice heard. Everyone deserves freedom from bullying, harassment and discrimination.

IAM Lead Engineer

Location
London / Staines / Salford Quays / Flexible
Location
Full Time
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