Senior Identity Engineer

extra holidays - fully flexible
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Full Remote
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Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with identity solutions like OIDC, SCIM, OAuth, PAM, and PIM., Expertise in managing Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Active Directory., Knowledge of Saviynt and identity governance controls., Certifications in Azure or Microsoft technologies are a plus..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to corporate identity projects, including Passkey deployments.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Microsoft Entra ID, Saviynt, and MiServer AD.
  • Onboard applications into identity platforms and support related projects.
  • Participate in out-of-hours support rotations for identity services.

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About Us
Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AIoptimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pureplay Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industryleading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, marketleading Taegis XDRMDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), nextgen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and statesponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and realtime threat intelligence from Sophos XOps and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

IT at Sophos is the powerhouse behind worldclass business capabilities, applications, infrastructure, and services that bring our company’s vision and strategy to life. Led by a seasoned leadership team with deep expertise in the security industry, and powered by technical contributors recognized as trailblazers in their fields, our department thrives on innovation and agility to deliver cuttingedge solutions. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that champions creativity and excellence while investing in your growth. We are dedicated to your professional development, offering exciting opportunities to elevate your skills and advance your career.
Role Summary
Corporate Identity is a critical control point for Sophos, underpinning everything our employees do and serving as a foundation for our certification and compliance programs. We are looking for a Senior Identity Engineer to join our team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who manage our modern identity stack, covering everything identity related from Passkeys through to our Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) processes.

What You Will Do
  • Contribute, and lead corporate identity projects, from Passkey deployments through to the retirement of legacy technology
  • Act as an SME in one or more of Microsoft Entra ID, Saviynt, MiServer AD
  • Onboard applications into Microsoft Entra ID and Saviynt
  • Support the broader team with identity related projects and expertise
  • Stay up to date with industry trends in PAM, PIM, and IGA
  • Work using agile methodologies
  • Join the identity team out of hours support rota

  • What You Will Bring
  • Handson experience and SME knowledge with OIDC, SCIM, OAuth, PAM, and PIM solutions
  • Experience managing and SME knowledge with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Microsoft Active Directory
  • Experience with Saviynt
  • Understanding of identity governance and compliance controls
  • Desirable:
  • Terraform experience
  • AzureMicrosoft Certfications
  • CICD using GitHub
  • Ready to Join Us?
    At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they dont check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Dont let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

    Whats Great About Sophos?
    · Sophos operates a remotefirst working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.
    · Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
    · Employeeled diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
    · Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
    · Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
    · Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
    · Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
    · Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

    Our Commitment To You
    We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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    Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
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    English
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    Other Skills

    • Governance
    • Teamwork

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