Identity and Security Engineer
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Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role: Identity and Security Engineer
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: Full Time
Location: Nottingham
Closing date: 5th Jan 2026
Recruitment Partner: Matthew Nelligan
About the role
The Identity and Security Engineer will be hands-on in building industry-leading technical security platforms that protect the integrity of identities systems applications and data.
You will utilise your technical and industry experience to deliver across a broad landscape and directly affect on the organisations short-term and long-term projects.
This is a permanent role ideally located the vibrant Boots Support Office in Nottingham.
Key responsibilities
You will sit within a team of engineers as part of the InfoSec function that defines and build main identity and security platforms for release into Production. The team reports into the Head of Identity and Security Engineering but will lead and be led by others in the team to deliver key deliverables as part of a conscientious efficient and sociable team.
Design and implement identity solutions across a variety of SaaS and on-prem platforms.
Enable and continuously improve the automation of processes within the wider identity and access management team leading to effective timely and scalable operations.
Ensure technical development within identity and access management is aligned to driving improvements in wider system development and Production operating procedures.
Ensure identity and access management development and automation is clearly documented providing knowledge share to the wider security team as appropriate.
Participate in the evaluation of new solutions and improvements to existing capabilities; identify and propose practicable proportionate continual improvements.
Collaborate with other business teams to facilitate project delivery.
Input and guidance to security related technical architecture and design decisions.
Code review of features and critical security components.
Contribute and support during incidents where escalated ensuring participation in post-incident reviews and reporting.
Stay abreast of current industry trends relevant to the business and cybersecurity.
Ensure currency of documentation for engineering changes and technical documentation as well as to perform knowledge transfer to other team members.
What youll need to have
Experience of design and delivery related to Identity Management Systems e.g. Okta EntraID Ping etc.
Understanding of Identity Lifecycle Management Privileged Access Management Role Based Access Control and Identity Governance.
Experience with automation and developer tooling (CI/CD)
Ability in demonstrating strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience working with security protocols and standards log tools and packet analysers scripting languages and security management suites.
Experience of PKI certificate management and encryption technologies
Knowledge of user directories including AD EntraID EIDC (AADC) and LDAP technologies
Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation in the business community & with vendors.
A strong focus on user experience for process and system design.
Demonstrable strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Keen interest in cybersecurity related challenges and technologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
It would be great if you also have
Experience working with API product development (Java)Working knowledge of open standards such as SAML OAuth and OpenID
Connection integration protocols.
Strong scripting and JSON skills.
Experience of planning tools such Azure DevOps.
Deep knowledge of Active Directory FSMO roles Group Policy implementation and AD Sites and Services Design
Our benefits
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at Exclusions may apply eligible roles only. Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots with you we change for the better.
Whats next
Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Keywords
Design and implement identity solutions across a variety of SaaS and on-prem platforms.
Enable and continuously improve the automation of processes within the wider identity and access management team leading to effective timely and scalable operations.
Ensure technical development within identity and access management is aligned to driving improvements in wider system development and Production operating procedures.
Ensure identity and access management development and automation is clearly documented providing knowledge share
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Splunk
- IDS
- Network security
- Computer Networking
- Identity & Access Management
- PKI
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Encryption
- Siem
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