At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge CIAM architecture solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on identity management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration and impactful projects.
- Why this job: Shape the future of customer identity with innovative technologies and strategies.
- Qualifications: Extensive CIAM experience and strong knowledge of modern authentication methods.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the CIAM architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Provide external-facing thought leadership on identity trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
- Design solutions for SSO, MFA, passwordless authentication, social login, federation, and customer lifecycle management.
- Lead architecture for OAuth 2.0, Open ID Connect, SAML, SCIM, and API security.
- Prioritise and manage the CIAM architecture and delivery backlog in line with business priorities.
- Conduct customer journey risk assessments, identifying security, privacy, and user experience risks.
- Work closely with business, security, product, and engineering teams to translate requirements into solution designs.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and security best practices.
- Provide technical leadership and governance throughout delivery and implementation.
- Required Experience
- Extensive experience in CIAM architecture roles.
- Strong knowledge of OAuth 2.0, Open ID Connect, SAML, SCIM, and modern authentication methods.
- Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft Entra External ID, Okta, Auth0, Forge Rock, or Ping Identity.
- Experience designing cloud-based identity solutions (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Experience assessing and improving digital customer journeys.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft security certifications.
- Experience in regulated environments (Financial Services, Public Sector, Healthcare, Retail).
- Knowledge of Zero Trust, adaptive authentication, identity fraud prevention, and customer experience optimisation.
- CIAM vision, strategy, and target-state architecture.
- Prioritised architecture backlog and roadmap.
- Customer journey risk assessments and recommendations.
- Solution designs, standards, and governance documentation.
- Support for implementation, assurance, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Ideal
Candidate: A pragmatic CIAM specialist with strong architecture and consulting skills, capable of shaping identity strategy, assessing customer journey risks, prioritising delivery roadmaps, and guiding organisations towards modern, secure customer identity platforms.
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CIAM Architect employer: Stott and May Consulting
Stott and May Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience with cutting-edge identity solutions. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and encourages you to shape the future of secure identity management.
