Location: London or Leeds
Senior Cyber Engineer - Identity & Access Management
Technology Directorate
Work for an organisation steeped in history with a front‑row seat to the digitalisation of the financial sector, including the continued growth of FinTech and RegTech.
Technology is a core organisational strength, enabling the Bank of England to deliver its mission through a diverse range of systems, platforms and digital services.
From supporting critical systems that underpin the UK economy to modernising identity, access and cyber controls, you’ll be part of a function evolving alongside the industry it serves.
We put people at the centre of what we do. You’ll benefit from flexible working, a strong sense of purpose, and opportunities to develop your technical capabilities in a supportive environment.
Department Overview
Within Cyber Security, you will work alongside colleagues focused on protecting the security, integrity and resilience of the Bank’s technology estate.
Whether identifying risks, improving controls, or contributing to secure system design, Cyber plays a vital role in safeguarding critical services and information.
Our teams are aligned to industry best practice and committed to continuous learning. You will be supported through mentoring, hands-on experience, and structured development opportunities as you build your career in cyber security.
The Role
As part of the Identity & Access Management (IDAM) team, you will support the design, delivery and continuous improvement of identity capabilities across the Bank.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the development and maintenance of secure identity solutions such as SailPoint, AD, Azure and CyberArk.
- Contributing to engineering activities across IDAM platforms
- Assisting in the operation and optimisation of IDAM services across on‑premise and cloud environments
- Working with colleagues to embed secure-by-design principles into technology solutions
You will gain exposure to core identity domains, including identity lifecycle management, access control, and privileged access. The role provides an opportunity to develop practical experience while building a strong understanding of how identity supports cyber security and operational resilience.
Minimum Criteria
- Experience or strong interest in cyber security, software engineering, or identity and access management
- Foundational programming or scripting capability, including the ability to read and modify code
- Understanding of core security concepts (e.g. authentication, authorisation, least privilege, secure design)
- Willingness to learn new technologies and develop technical depth
Essential Criteria
- Ability to analyse problems and contribute to technical solutions
- Interest in secure system design and implementation of security controls
- Experience working collaboratively within a technical team
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to develop within cyber security
Desirable Criteria
- Awareness of IDAM concepts (e.g. joiners/movers/leavers, access governance, privileged access)
- Experience contributing to technical documentation or operational processes
- General understanding of cyber security best practices and threat landscape
- Exposure to cloud or enterprise technology environments
What We’re Looking For
This role is well suited to someone with strong engineering or development fundamentals who wants to build a career in cyber security.
Deep IDAM expertise is not required from the outset, but we are looking for individuals with solid foundations, curiosity, and the ability to grow within a technical cyber environment.
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.
From 1st October 2026, we expect all our colleagues to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office per month. This is to capitalise on the benefits of working together in person across teams, while maintaining the flexibility offered by home working. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them and their team.
Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme . 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
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.
The salary on offer ranges from:
London £61,440 - £69,120
Leeds £55,280 - £62,190
In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:
- Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
- A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
- An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
- 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 .
The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis.
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 assessment process will comprise of two interview stages.
This role closes on 30th August 2026.
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.
