Identity & Access Management (IDAM) Architect - DV Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IDAM Architect with current DV clearance to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. In this pivotal role, you'll design and deliver innovative Identity and Access Management solutions for complex projects while collaborating with a multi-skilled delivery team. This role offers a highly attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about IDAM and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

10% DV Allowance

£6,000 Car Allowance

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday allowance (25+ days)

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Employee Discounts

Wellbeing Programmes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IDAM architecture and technologies.
• Proven ability to create detailed HLDs and LLDs for complex solutions.
• Strong understanding of identity governance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design of IDAM solutions, creating HLDs and LLDs.
• Provide SME leadership on IDAM technologies and tools.
• Develop and maintain documentation for IDAM solutions.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IDAM)

High-Level Designs (HLD)

Low-Level Designs (LLD)

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

PowerShell scripting

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Microsoft Windows Enterprise technologies

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Identity & Access Management (IDAM) Architect - DV Cleared

Location: Basingstoke (Site-based)

Security Clearance: Must hold current, active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or be willing to go through DV Clearance

Salary: 75,000 - 80,000 per annum

Package: + Bonus + 10% DV Allowance + 6,000 Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits

Overview:

Are you a highly skilled IDAM Architect holding current DV clearance, seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a dynamic, customer-focused environment?

We are partnering with a leading global technology organisation to recruit a talented IDAM Architect to join their team in Basingstoke. This is a pivotal role where you will act as a key technical authority, designing and delivering cutting-edge Identity and Access Management solutions for complex projects. You'll collaborate within a multi-skilled delivery team where teamwork, knowledge sharing, and achieving together are core values.

The Role:

As the IDAM Architect, you will report to the Solution Owner and take ownership of the end-to-end design and delivery of IDAM work packages. You will be the subject matter expert, ensuring solutions meet stringent functional and non-functional requirements while navigating governance and review processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall technical design of IDAM solutions, creating and maintaining High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• Provide SME leadership and specialised expertise on IDAM technologies, tools, and their integration within enterprise systems.
• Ensure designs meet requirements and successfully pass review and governance gates.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for IDAM solutions, processes, and support.
• Collaborate closely with multi-skilled agile delivery teams.
• Manage the delivery of ongoing changes and enhancements to IDAM solutions based on evolving user needs.
• Leverage experience with identity governance principles, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and access request workflows.
• Apply knowledge of key IdAM standards and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Essential: Extensive, demonstrable experience in Identity and Access Management (IDAM) architecture and technologies.
• Essential: Proven ability to create detailed HLDs and LLDs for complex technical solutions.
• Essential: Must hold current and transferable UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
• Strong understanding of identity governance concepts (RBAC, access requests).
• In-depth knowledge of key IdAM standards.
• Experience providing SME leadership within the IDAM domain.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Windows Enterprise technologies and architectures.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Experience working within agile delivery methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

What's on Offer:

• This position offers a highly attractive compensation and benefits package:
• Base Salary: 75,000 - 80,000
• Bonus: performance-related bonus
• DV Allowance: 10% of base salary (reflecting the security requirement)
• Car Allowance: 6,000 per annum
• Pension: Generous scheme (details available, often includes strong matching contributions)
• Annual Leave: Competitive holiday allowance (likely 25+ days plus bank holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (Role dependent, common at this level)
• Flexible Benefits: Options to tailor benefits to your needs.
• Employee Discounts & Wellbeing Programmes
• Opportunity to work within a people-centric organisation committed to diversity and inclusion, delivering impactful solutions.