Identity Security Architect - 6 Month Initial Contract

Identity Security Architect – 6 Month Initial Contract

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We’re reinventing payments. In less than four years, Dojo disrupted the market to become the largest and most loved acquirer in the UK. Our payments infrastructure, purpose-built for in‑person commerce, is game changing.

Now, over 150,000 customers across four countries choose to transact billions with us every year. But we’re just getting started. Our people are the driving force behind our success. They are our greatest investment and our ultimate competitive advantage.

About the role

We are expanding our product security capabilities with a strategic focus on the Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain. This role will define and drive the architecture, standards and governance that underpin both enterprise identity platforms and customer‑facing identity solutions. Joining our Product Security team, you will partner closely with Enterprise Technology and Platform Engineering to document the current identity architecture and define the target state. This role will improve internal security practices and support compliance requirements. Success requires strong collaboration, excellent communication skills, and a pragmatic approach to balancing security risks with business objectives in a dynamic environment.

What you will do

• Design Dojo’s target IAM security architecture, including authentication, authorization, federation, provisioning and governance.
• Drive security maturity through vetted patterns and reusable architecture components.
• Define IAM‑related security standards and requirements.
• Partner with Enterprise Technology and Platform Engineering to align enterprise identity systems under a unified strategy.
• Act as a bridge between Product Security and Enterprise Technology teams to drive consistent identity architecture decisions.
• Provide security architecture guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk standards.

What will you bring

• 5+ years of experience in security architecture, identity security, or related domains.
• Strong grasp of identity security principles (RBAC, ABAC, JIT provisioning, PAM, Zero Trust, etc.).
• Deep understanding of IAM protocols and standards (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, MFA, etc.).
• Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills across technical and business teams.
• Familiarity with identity platforms (Entra, Auth0, Workspace, GCP, AWS, etc.).
• Experience designing enterprise IAM architectures.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC2).
• Experience in FinTech or regulated industries.
• Security certifications (e.g., CISM, CISSP, IAM vendor‑specific certifications).

Dojo home and away

We believe our best work happens when we collaborate in‑person. These “together days” foster communication, drive innovation and spark our brightest ideas. That’s why we have an office‑first culture. This means working from the office 4+ days per week. With offices across Europe, we know a thing or two about staying dynamic. Need deep focus? Head to a quiet zone. Big ideas? Collaboration spaces have you covered. Just here for a catch‑up? Our social hubs make it easy. Do work that counts, in spaces made for you.

Question: what’s curious, relentless, and customer obsessed?

• You’re curious. You have a real desire to learn and create.
• You’re relentless. You keep going even when it’s easier not to.
• You’re customer‑obsessed. You know how important customers are to what you do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Dojo

From local bakeries to well‑known eateries, Dojo payments serve over 150,000 places across the UK. And something that’s fundamental to creating relevant, innovative products at Dojo is to build teams to reflect the diversity of the businesses we serve. Our drive to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion is closely linked to helping employees thrive and innovating for better customer experiences. If you care about your work, you’re curious, and you think customer‑first, you have a place at Dojo.

To make sure you’re the best you can be throughout the recruitment process, let us know if you need any extra adjustments to help you thrive.

Visit dojo.careers to find out more about our benefits and what it’s like to work at Dojo, or check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

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