Option 3 – Screening version (very useful)
It’s a senior IAM engineering role focused on design and improvement rather than operations. They’re looking for someone who has implemented IAM solutions, improved identity security and automation, and can define best practices rather than just managing access requests.
70% engineer / 30% architecture
💡 Good screening follow-up question:
“Have you been involved in designing IAM architecture or implementing IAM/IGA/PAM solutions, or has your experience been more operational around access management?”
Swissport overview: "aviation services" - huge company - 57,000 people globally - but different in different regions
going through digital transformaiton programme - 21 different apps in HR being used
someone who enjoys chaos - vague messages from the IT director and happy to chase
Take owenership of IAM - not a manager - but there are 2 more operational IAM people
ideally done this is another large org
Microsoft environment
“This is a senior hands-on IAM role with Swissport where you’ll effectively own identity architecture across a Microsoft-centric environment (Entra ID, AD, Conditional Access, SSO). The focus is on designing and improving IAM, not just running it — automating JML processes, implementing RBAC, strengthening identity security and acting as the technical authority for IAM across a complex hybrid estate.”
IGA - Identity Governance & Administration - “IGA is about governing identity – making sure the right people have the right access and that it’s reviewed and auditable.”
PAM - Prvileged Access Management
RBAC – Role-Based Access Control
JML – Joiner / Mover / Leaver
Microsoft
Entra ID
Conditional Access
SSO integrations
PIM
Hybrid AD / Entra identity
Benefits - 25 days holiday + 5% matched pension + life assurance (3x salary)