Identity & Access Security Consultant - LL6

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Provide consultancy on IAM Best Practices (technical, governance & process) to different stakeholders/teams Overall responsibility for the development and maintenance of IAM policies and procedures, encompassing all human and non-human users. Delivery of the IAM service via our chosen software and service partners. Continuously improve the IAM process to enable the business. Provide accurate data analytics to ensure visibility of key metrics and use of this data (combined with audit procedures) to ensure least privilege of users and no toxic access. Identify IAM related risks and proactively work to ensure that these risks are identified, assessed and mitigated across the business Engagement and communication with stakeholders across JLR to ensure awareness of IAM policies and procedures Act as a point of escalation for any IAM alerts or issues which has been raised by other departments, or potentially from monitoring systems. Keep abreast of trends in information security and be able to propose proactive mitigation as appropriate Key Interactions IAM SME & Product Owner (part of the IAM Team) CISO and the wider Information & Cyber Security Leadership Team. Head of Enterprise, Data & Infrastructure & ED&I Leadership Team Head of IT Corporate Audit Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential: Significant prior experience as a subject matter expert within Identity and Access Management, in particular deep technical knowledge of identity management within a Microsoft Environment (Windows Operating Systems & Active Directory), Linux based operating systems (desktop & server), Core infrastructure (network, databases). Significant knowledge of Identity and Access Management governance principles and best practices and experience in managing information security risk relating to identity. Knowledge of SAML / OAUTH protocols Experience of working and influencing cross-functionally and managing external agencies Good working knowledge of industry IT compliance standards, particularly in design and implementation Experience of relationship management of senior stakeholders Strong IT skills, able to analyse data for reporting purposes and follow work instruction Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred Desirable: Knowledge of identity and access management within a DevOps environment, including API Management platforms, containerisation and cloud platforms (Google / Azure / AWS). Knowledge and experience in Information Security Auditing Techniques Knowledge and experience in Managing Information Security for operational technology (e.g. PLCs, embedded systems in plant machinery) Knowledge and experience in Managing Information Security within a manufacturing organisation Have an understanding of the JLR business areas such as Suppliers and Retailers and how their systems work. Personal Profile Essential: An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable. An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment. An individual with the ability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with longer term planning An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs An individual who is able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas An effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members Desirable: An individual who enables speed in decision making through establishing alignment, clarity, appropriate resources and sense of urgency whilst bringing others along