About IFX Payments

We're an award-winning global provider of foreign exchange and payment solutions. At IFX, our mission is to become the number one service-led alternative banking partner in EMEA for corporates and Financial Institutions that add value beyond the transaction. We have one guiding principle: to Win. Properly.

What we offer

Everyone at IFX Payments has a meaningful and impactful role to play in helping us achieve that goal. We take pride in the quality of our work but balance that with the speed, intent, tenacity, and focus needed to win. We're a high-performance team who can trust each other as individuals to get the job done so we can be successful together.

Being part of IFX Payments, you'll receive every opportunity to thrive in your role to contribute to that success. We'll invest in you along the way to genuinely help you grow and take your career to new and exciting places. You'll work alongside experienced industry leaders, receive guidance from pioneering performance coaches and have the option to gain qualifications in your field that help you realise your ambitions. In exchange, we don't expect anything extra from you during your time here. We only ask you to do one thing:
Make it count.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Pension auto-enrolment with salary sacrifice contributions.
• Healthcare cash plan including support for dental, physio and therapies.
• Discounts on fitness, cinema discounts, shopping, travel, entertainment and more!
• Life Insurance.
• Work abroad.
• Cycle to work.
• Nursery fees salary exchange.
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Career progression with excellent training and development.
• Company events – Pub nights, sporting events, seasonal parties, socials

Overview of the role

IFX Payments is seeking a technically skilled and proactive Security Engineer to lead and operationalise Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls across its hybrid cloud infrastructure. This role is pivotal in enforcing Zero Trust principles, reducing insider risk, and ensuring secure access to systems and data.

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining IAM frameworks, including role-based access control (RBAC), conditional access policies, and identity lifecycle automation. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape IFX’s security posture and contribute to its regulatory readiness and operational resilience.

Responsibilities

IAM Architecture & Operations

• Design and implement access controls, privilege management, and identity lifecycle processes (Joiner-Mover-Leaver).
• Operationalise RBAC, Conditional Access Policies (CAPs), and device compliance enforcement across Microsoft 365, VPN, and cloud platforms.
• Deploy and manage IAM automation tools (e.g., IGA platforms) to streamline provisioning and access reviews.

Security Engineering

• Integrate IAM controls with SIEM and SOAR platforms for real-time alerting and forensic investigations.
• Collaborate with Platform teams to ensure IAM remains embedded into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.

Governance & Compliance

• Support audit readiness and compliance with ISO 27001, FCA, and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
• Conduct periodic access rights reviews, conditional access log audits, and on-demand access audits.

Monitoring & Response

• Monitor identity-related telemetry via Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel, and Defender for Cloud.
• Respond to alerts and anomalies related to authentication, session activity, and privilege escalation.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in IAM or broader information security roles. Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, FCA).Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
• Strong technical background in Azure AD (Entra ID), Microsoft 365, and VPN security.
• A true team player with a winning mentality and strong work ethic committed to continuous improvement and high performance.
• Adaptable, tenacious and flexible who is able to perform under pressure.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background,identity or experiences. By embracing diverse perspectives and promoting equity, we aim to create an environment where all employees can perform and reach their full potential.

Additional Information

- We work on a hybrid basis from our office in central London.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
- Full background check will be carried out.