Job Description

Location: Leeds

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Full time

Are you passionate about safeguarding critical systems and enabling digital transformation? Join our Cyber Security team as a SailPoint Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering and supporting the Bank's Identity and Access Management (IDAM) solutions. You'll work at the forefront of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) and IIQ, helping to shape secure, compliant, and user-friendly access for all Bank colleagues.

Flexible Working Options:

This role is open to flexible working patterns, including job share, flexible start and end times, part time, compressed hours (subject to approval), and hybrid working between Leeds and London.

Opportunities in Leeds:

We're excited to be growing our presence in Leeds, a city we've been connected to for nearly 200 years! Our modern, accessible office in the City Centre offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The majority of roles, including this one, are now available in Leeds, giving you the chance to build a meaningful career outside of London while contributing to our mission from a dynamic and growing location. You'll work collaboratively with London-based colleagues in a hybrid model, with regular opportunities to travel into the London office to meet and connect together in person.


Want to learn more? Discover what makes our Leeds office such a dynamic place to work by visiting our Leeds page for more details.

A Day in the Role:

You'll start your day with a team stand-up, discussing priorities and blockers. Your work will include configuring and deploying SailPoint solutions, troubleshooting integration issues (such as with Remedy, AD, Azure AD, and HCM), and collaborating with colleagues to resolve incidents and deliver enhancements. You'll be hands-on with operational checks, access reviews, and code changes. Expect to engage with both internal teams and external partners, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved efficiently. You'll also contribute to documentation and process improvement, sharing lessons learnt from cloud adoption.

Role Requirements:

Do you have experience with SailPoint or other IAM platforms, and a desire to develop your expertise further? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and keen to help the Bank modernise its approach to identity security?

Minimum Criteria

We're looking for someone who has the following key skills and experience:


Experience configuring and supporting SailPoint IdentityIQ or IdentityNow (ISC), or similar IAM solutions. Familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, and integration with HR systems (e.g., Oracle HCM). Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and commitment to security and compliance.

Essential Criteria

We are interested in hearing from candidates who have the following capabilities:


Experience with Java, BeanShell, PowerShell, or XML for workflow and connector configuration. Knowledge of RBAC, provisioning workflows, and audit/reporting. Ability to manage access reviews, certifications, and policy violations. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Experience working with external vendors and managing service delivery.

Desirable Criteria

It would also be beneficial, but not necessary, to have some of the following:


Experience with SailPoint ISC, including integration with Remedy and other ticketing systems. Exposure to multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and modern IAM architectures. Knowledge of cloud security best practices and lessons learnt from large-scale migrations. Experience in documenting operational processes and contributing to continuous improvement.

How this role fits into the wider Bank:

This role is central to the Bank's cyber security strategy, supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical systems and data. As we continue our digital transformation, your expertise will help ensure that access is managed securely and efficiently, supporting the Bank's mission and regulatory obligations.

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.


For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.


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.


We offer a salary as follows:


Leeds circa 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.


This role closes on 11 November 2025.

The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages.

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.