About EIT: The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems. EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence. EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges. IT Department: EIT Oxford is embarking on a significant scale-up phase in preparation for the opening of our dedicated Oxford campus. We anticipate doubling our employee numbers within the next 12 months, with further accelerated growth expected thereafter. To support this expansion, we are developing a world-class IT function capable of leveraging the latest technologies to deliver seamless technology enablement across the organisation. The Role: The role of Identity and Access Engineer is crucial to this mission. This position will oversee new user account orchestration across more than 20 SaaS applications, ensure the security of our privileged accounts, and maintain the highest standards of identity security. The Identity and Access Engineer will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for investigating, recommending, and implementing the latest identity-related technologies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of EIT’s systems and data. We are seeking an experienced identity and access management specialist with a proven track record of working with enterprise-grade solutions and managing multiple integrations. While experience with Okta administration is advantageous, it is not essential. As one of the initial recruits into the IT function, the ability to self-start and deliver results independently is essential. Key Responsibilities: Access Management Develop and implement access control policies, procedures, and workflow to ensure the appropriate levels of access for employees, contractors, and third-party vendors. Manage user provisioning and de-provisioning processes, ensuring timely access provisioning and removal based on role changes or departures. Conduct regular access reviews and audits to identify and mitigate any unauthorized access. Key contributor to the delivery of seamless identity management within our world class science and technology campus including physical access control (currently being built with an anticipated opening in 2027). Identity and Authentication Oversee the management of identity and authentication systems, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions. Ensure the security of user credentials and authentication methods, including Privileged accounts Identity Source administration and SCIM integration with a wide variety of SaaS applications. Compliance and Auditing Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001) and industry standards. Coordinate and participate in security audits and assessments, responding to findings and implementing necessary remediation measures. Contribute to starter and leaver processes that will support a variety of business models including core services, research and development programmes, and cross cutting capabilities. The reporting of IAM elements in monthly Information Security reviews to support the highest levels of accreditation support. Qualifications and Skills: Access Control and Identity Management: Proficiency in IAM solutions and access control mechanisms. Security Infrastructure: Knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and secure protocols. Compliance and Regulations: Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement security controls. Continuous Learning and Improvement: Commitment to staying updated on cybersecurity best practices and emerging threats. Able to demonstrate strong experience in information security and access management roles Strong knowledge of access control mechanisms, identity, and access management (IAM) solutions, and security technologies. Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR). Proven ability to work effectively in a team and lead identity and access management initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related, relevant years of experience. Time Management: Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines, particularly during busy periods such as month-end. Terms of Appointment: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme. Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! We offer the following salary and benefits: Salary: £60K - £65K + bonus & travel allowance Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Powered by JazzHR
