Senior Cyber Engineer in IDENTITY &… at Bank of England · Leeds

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.

• London £61,440 - £69,120
• Leeds £55,280 - £62,190

We are the UK's central bank - and we are a bank like no other; known by our peers for our world-leading thinking on policy and strategy.

Our mission is to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability. We seek to keep prices stable and people's money safe. We know our work matters to people, to families, up and down the UK. We are driven by curiosity and the desire to do important, challenging work.

It takes a great team to run the Bank of England. We rely on each other to play our part. We benefit from a collaborative culture and long-established flexible ways of working, supporting our colleagues balance their work and personal lives. We strive to be a place where people feel they belong and have equal access to opportunities, because different perspectives helps us make the best decisions for the public.

There's much to gain from working with us - from career defining work at the heart of the UK economy, being part of a fantastic team, and a rewarding compensation package.

Join us and find a bank like no other. Together, we can make a difference.