Identity and Access Management Analyst (12 month fixed term contract)
Identity and Access Management Analyst (12 month fixed term contract)
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Job Description
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.
Were looking for an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) Analystto join our growing Enterprise Technology department. Youll 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.
This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract or secondment opportunity.
About the Role
- 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
This is a hybrid role typically the team works from our Kings Cross office 3 days a week and remotely 2 days a week.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. 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. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply
To apply please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.
We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
The closing date for applications isThursday 10th July 2025
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 help your application this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contactAnna Viperson to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
Benefits at the Guardian
Youll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays). 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 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.
Culture and 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. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Learning and 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
