Business Analyst for an Identity and Access Management system

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Who Speclialist Work With The Business Analyst will work with the IT Project Manager. What Specialists Work On Identity & Access Management (IAM) is critical to the operation of both business and science IT functions at STFC. The current IAM software consists of 2 primary components: an in-house developed Corporate Data Repository (based on a temporal database) and a bespoke application, developed in-house that is used for managing Active Directory. The current software does not meet the business needs. A Business Analyst with experience in IAM is required to capture and record the stakeholders' and users' requirements. Where the Work Takes Place The Business Analyst will mainly work at STFC's offices at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell near Didcot. However, requirements gathering will also need to be undertaken at STFC's offices at Daresbury, Chilbolton and Edinburgh. Early Market Engagement From research into IAM providers it has become clear that over enthusiasm has forced many companies to over-scope their IAM project which has eventually led to failure. Therefore the scope of this project must be manageable to implement within the agreed timeframe and budget. Working Arrangements The Business Analyst will initially be required to work onsite 5 days a week for face-to-face meetings with users. He/she may work offsite when producing the final requirements document/spreadsheet. Work Location The Business Analyst will mainly work at STFC's offices at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell near Didcot. However, requirements gathering will also need to be undertaken at STFC's offices at Daresbury, Chilbolton and Edinburgh. Security Clearance The Business Analyst must have passed the Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (or equivalent) pre-employment screening (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/365602/HMG_Baseline_Personnel_Security_Standard.pdf) to ascertain they are entitled to work in the UK. He/she must also have Basic Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Have experience in gathering requirements Have experience in Identity and Access Management functionality Nice to Haves Working in a science and technology environment No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria Share knowledge and experience with stakeholders, users and the Project Manager. Challenge the current business procedures for IAM Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 70% Cultural fit 5% Price 25% Questions from Suppliers Budget range