At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of enterprise Identity and Access Management capabilities in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm in London with a focus on innovation and security.
- Benefits: Competitive contract rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: 12-month contract with potential for career advancement in a highly regulated industry.
- Why this job: Shape the future of IAM while working with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Proven IAM Architect experience and strong understanding of IAM concepts required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
12-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid 4 days per week onsite)
Contract Length: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced IAM Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise Identity and Access Management capabilities within a complex, highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will define the target-state IAM architecture, develop strategic roadmaps, and ensure identity services support business objectives, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the enterprise IAM strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
- Design scalable IAM solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Develop reference architectures, standards, and design principles for identity services.
- Lead the design of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), authentication, and access management capabilities.
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, application, cloud, and business teams to ensure seamless integration of IAM solutions.
- Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles and modern authentication technologies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
- Provide architectural oversight across IAM programmes and projects.
- Evaluate and recommend IAM technologies and vendors.
- Produce high-quality architecture artefacts, including solution designs, roadmaps, and technical standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an IAM Architect within a large enterprise or regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of IAM concepts, including:
- Identity Lifecycle Management (Joiner, Mover, Leaver)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
- Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Experience designing solutions using platforms such as:
- Microsoft Entra ID
- SailPoint Identity Security Cloud
- Okta
- CyberArk
- Strong knowledge of authentication and federation protocols, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SCIM.
- Experience with Zero Trust architectures and cloud identity security.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience producing architecture documentation using recognised frameworks such as TOGAF.
Desirable Qualifications
- TOGAF certification.
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification.
- Cloud certifications such as Microsoft Azure or AWS Security.
IAM Architect employer: International Military Ministries
As an IAM Architect with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment located in the heart of London. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and offer a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Join our team to contribute to cutting-edge identity management solutions while enjoying competitive benefits and a culture that values innovation and teamwork.
Contact Details:
International Military Ministries Recruitment Team
