Help us protect and enable secure access across Yorkshire Building Society. As an Identity Operations Engineer in our Technology Services team, you'll play a key role in supporting and evolving the identity services that keep our colleagues, systems and customers safe.
This is a hybrid role with remote working, and approx. 4-5 days per month onsite in our Bradford or central Leeds offices.
About the role
As an Identity Operations Engineer, you'll help protect and enable secure access to the systems and services our colleagues rely on every day. You will -
Work within our Identity Operations team, be responsible for the delivery, support and continuous improvement of identity services across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
Work closely with our Managed Service Provider (MSP) to maintain a secure, resilient and well-governed identity environment, ensuring operational and security standards are consistently met
Act as a subject matter expert, supporting the resolution of complex incidents, enhancing authentication and access controls, and driving automation and service improvements
Play an important role in shaping Identity Operations standards, processes and future roadmaps, whilst supporting audit, assurance and regulatory requirements
This is a great opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with continuous improvement, helping to strengthen the security and resilience of a modern hybrid identity estate
About you
You'll have strong experience supporting identity services and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable solutions that enable colleagues to work effectively and safely. You’ll bring -
Experience supporting Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity environments
Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and security controls, including MFA and Conditional Access
Experience supporting authentication services, SSO and application integrations
Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
Understanding of ITIL principles and operational service management
It would be beneficial if you also have -
Experience within a regulated financial services environment
Experience driving process improvement, automation and operational efficiencies
Exposure to audit, risk and compliance activities within identity management
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected]
Please note: If successful in the role, you may be issued a refreshed contract. If you’d like to talk to us about this and any impact there may be on your current benefits get in touch
