The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people.

Work for an organisation steeped in history with a front row seat for the digitalisation of the financial sector, and the rise of rise of fintech and regtech. A core organisational strength, with our people at our centre, Technology enable the Bank of England to deliver its mission by providing a hugely diverse set of technical solutions and platforms. From supporting critical systems which underpin the UK economy, to evolving data analytics, reinventing our online presence, and introducing a fully digital workplace. Be part of a team that’s constantly evolving, just like our industry.

We take pride in our people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You’ll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work.

Divisional Overview: Cyber Security

Within Cyber Security you will be working with people who are passionate about making the organisation the world leading central bank in countering the evolving cyber security threat. Whether it is identifying attackers, uncovering vulnerabilities, or ensuring safe and resilient services, you’ll be working at the cutting edge in a security-centric organisation.

Collaborating closely with colleagues across Technology and throughout the Bank you will help safeguard the critical systems and information which the organisation is responsible for. As we embrace the global digital revolution you’ll help us ensure that good security practices are at the heart of everything we do.

Our award-winning specialist teams are committed to developing their expertise in a fast-changing environment. You’ll be aligned to industry best-practice and encouraged to develop your skills both internally and externally, through mentoring, training and formal qualifications.

Brief Posting Description

The Cyber Security division supports Technology and the wider Bank in achieving its cyber security objectives and is made up of a number of domains with responsibility for operating and improving the Bank’s cyber security controls. This role is part of the Cyber Security Identity and Access domain who are responsible for supporting all elements of the Banks core Identity and Access Management technologies and processes. This covers a broad range of Identity and Access management controls, including Identity Lifecycle management, Privileged Access Management, Identity and Access Governance and Authentication services.

As a Senior Identity and Access Management Sailpoint Engineer, you will be a technical SME for the technologies that make up the Bank’s network Identity and Access controls, taking ownership for the on-going development and evolution of those controls. Reporting into the Head of Identity and Access Engineering you will be responsible for operating and improving a range of Identity and Access controls realised through the Bank’s investment in SailPoint technology.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Subject matter expertise for the SailPoint technologies and processes which deliver the Bank’s core Identity and Access Management service.
• Day-to-day support, maintenance and development for the Identity Governance and Assurance technology platforms with a key focus on Sailpoint Technologies.
• Technical leadership, proactively driving the on-going development and strategy of Identity and Access Management to achieve the outcomes required.
• Understanding the Identity and Access Management security requirements of the Bank’s major programmes of work and ensuring they can be delivered
• Input into designs and supporting documentation when required for Identity and Access Management solutions.
• Providing advice for IAM technology and input into technical and business process strategy.
• Ensuring IAM systems and processes are operating effectively and efficiently
• Delivering continual improvements to the IAM service which includes supporting the Banks Cyber investment Programme
• Specialist guidance for IAM solutions, in partnership with Technology Architects, Engineers and System Owners.
• Understanding of the wider cyber security control set, the key threats facing the Bank and how that relates to the on-going development of the Identity and Access Management controls.
• Engaging with leaders across technology, communicating key messages to support the ongoing development of IAM solutions.
• Building effective networks within Cyber and Technology at a working level across the different Technology domains.
• Challenging upwards, delivering tough messages when required to drive the right outcomes.

Job Requirements

Essential

• Several years’ experience in Sailpoint Technologies
• Good enterprise Identity and Access Management experience and knowledge and how an effective IAM function supports the management of business risk
• Good understanding of the key processes that make an IAM service (e.g. Access recertifications)
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of developing effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including articulating IAM processes to business representatives and presenting to governance forums
• Ability to coordinate IAM partners and internal Bank teams on IAM initiatives
• Experience in producing detailed designs.
• Experience in producing technology roadmaps.
• Good general knowledge of IT and technology solutions
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Self-managing, self-motivated
• Solid understanding of security standards and relevant legislation

Desired

• You will likely hold certifications in SailPoint and wider industry wide
• Experience of deploying Identity and Access Management capabilities into hybrid, cloud and multicloud environments
• Able to demonstrate knowledge in the following, Privileged Access Secrets Management (CyberArk), Directories (Active Directory, AzureAD), Authentication (including Strong Authentication and Single sign-on), Federation services and protocols (SAML, OpenID) and PKI services.
• Ability to take complex analysis and to present it in a concise and clear manner, appropriately tailored to people from a very wide range of cultures, technical backgrounds and seniorities

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.

At the Bank of England we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public.

We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.

For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.

Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme. You can find more information on what this means here. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application.

Salary and Benefits Information

This specific role offers a base salary of circa £52, 970 - £67,140 per annum (depending on skills and experience) on a full-time basis. We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate.

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• A 7% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. (Note that from April 2023 and for the Benefits year 2023/24, this will increase to 8%)
• 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank’s Privacy Notice at Privacy and the Bank of England | Bank of England.

The Application Process

Important: Please ensure that you complete the ‘work history’ section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It’s therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process.

The closing date for applications is 05/01/2024

The assessment process will comprise of two stages.

Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.