IGA Senior Analyst (Cyber Lead I)

Job Title\: Identity Governance and Administration - Senior Analyst (Cyber Lead I)

Job Location\: Preston or Frimley - Hybrid-1 day per week on site. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Grade\: GG10

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your Line Manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Role Description\:

The team will provide a Run and Maintain and Build support to new innovative tooling to be introduced to BAE Systems. The tooling will be provided by a Software as a Service Provider and will be introduced in Cloud and On Premis configurations to manage user identity, provision of accounts to access the networks and appropriate permissions for many applications that users need during their working day.

Core Duties\:

• Set up and look after automated processes that take changes (like configuration, code, or identity integrations) and safely move them into live systems to enable repeatable onboarding of applications into Identity tooling.
• Configure and maintain connectors, APIs and integration patterns between identity platforms and target systems (e.g. HR systems, directories, SaaS applications)
• Perform access provisioning, deprovisioning and identity lifecycle management activities in line with joiner/mover/leaver processes
• Troubleshoot integration, authentication and authorisation issues across identity services and connected systems
• Support platform reliability through monitoring, logging, alerting and continuous service improvement of IGA services
• Liaison with System and Product Owners to assist in onboarding their applications to the IGA tooling offering expert advice to teams with a limited understanding of this functionality

Essential Skills\:

• Understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts including RBAC, ABAC, authentication (SSO, MFA), and directory services
• Knowledge of DevOps principles including Configuration Management, infrastructure as code, version control and automated testing
• Awareness of common identity protocols (e.g. SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, LDAP)
• Knowledge of cloud and hybrid identity architectures (e.g. Azure AD / Entra ID, Active Directory)

The Identity Governance & Administration team\:

Shared Services EIT are pleased to announce this opportunity as additional headcount due to growth of a recently developed team focusing on Identity Management.

The role will be part of a wider team which provides service support to new innovative tooling to be introduced to BAE Systems. The tooling will be provided by a Software as a Service Provider and will be introduced in Cloud and On Premise configurations to manage user identity, provision of accounts to access the networks and appropriate permissions for many applications that users need during their working day. This team will provide a DevOps support function for a vital service that is key to updating the BAE approach to Identity for all business areas. This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your career within BAE Systems due to exposure gained across multiple business areas in a new and pioneering team.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.