IAM Architect

Syntax Consultancy Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IAM Architect for a 6-month contract in London. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work with a global IT consultancy on cutting-edge IAM solutions for a major telecommunications client. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting and implementing IAM solutions across various cloud platforms. You'll be responsible for integrating IAM controls with applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and automating IAM processes. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the realm of cloud security and identity management.

Qualifications

• Experience in IAM architecture and implementation in multi-cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of IAM standards and authentication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement IAM solutions for secure access in cloud environments.
• Automate IAM processes and ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

IAM tools (Entra ID, Okta, AWS IAM, GCP IAM, SailPoint, CyberArk)

Architecting secure IAM solutions

OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP, SCIM

Cloud security frameworks

Automation scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Relevant IT or Security Certifications

Tools

Terraform

Job description

IAM Architect
6 Month Contract
London (Hybrid)
£450/day (Outside IR35)

IAM Architect needed for a 6 Month Contract in London. Hybrid working – with 2 to 3 days/week in the office + the rest of the time working remotely from home (WFH).

A chance to work with a global IT services consultancy on an IAM solutions projects for a global Telecommunications client. Start ASAP in May 2025.

Key experience + tasks will include:

• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect needed to join the Cloud Security Team.
• Hands-on experience with IAM tools such as Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, AWS IAM, GCP IAM, SailPoint, CyberArk.
• Architecting, designing + implementing secure, scalable IAM solutions within multi-cloud environments.
• Designing + implementing IAM solutions across AWS, GCP + Microsoft Entra environments.
• IAM standards, authentication protocols + identity frameworks: OAuth 2.0, SAML, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP, SCIM, MFA, Zero Trust, Identity Federation + Identity as the Perimeter.
• Strong hands-on experience of IAM tools, cloud identity integration, security frameworks, authentication protocols, IAM systems, API gateway security + token-based access strategies.
• Integrating IAM controls with applications, APIs and cloud services to support secure access and authentication.
• Implementing advanced IAM capabilities including: SSO, identity federation, conditional access policies + adaptive access.
• Designing / maintaining cloud ingress security mechanisms including: firewall rules, mTLS, certificate pinning, private access endpoints, mutual authentication for secure service-to-service communication.
• Configuring identity-aware proxy (IAP) services and secure APIs with authentication and authorization layers.
• Developing policies for role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC) + Just-in-Time (JIT) access.
• Automating IAM processes + controls through scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
• Writing automation scripts using: Python, Bash, PowerShell, Bash + using Terraform for IAM policy management.
• Audit, compliance + governance ensuring adherence to standards such as: ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, CIS.