IAM/PAM Security Architect/Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy is looking for a highly experienced Access Security Consultant - IAM/PAM Subject Matter Expert to join their team. You will lead the delivery of enterprise-scale security solutions, providing strategic advisory and hands-on expertise in Access Management and Privileged Access Management. Candidates should have extensive experience in IAM/PAM and a strong background in security architecture, as well as knowledge of regulatory frameworks. This is an opportunity to work on transformative security strategies that protect critical assets.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Strong background in security architecture and solution design.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IAM and PAM solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise on privileged access and cloud IAM strategies.
• Deliver security architecture artefacts including HLDs and LLDs.

Skills

IAM/PAM expertise

Security architecture

Azure AD

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Tools

Sailpoint

CyberArk

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced & Access Security Consultant - IAM/PAM Subject Matter Expert to join a team with one of our high profile clients team and lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise-scale security solutions.

In this role, you will provide strategic advisory and hands-on expertise in & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM). You will work closely with senior stakeholders, security teams, and vendors to shape and deliver fit-for-purpose, compliant, and future-ready security strategies that protect critical assets and enable business transformation.

This is consulting position for someone who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence, design, and deliver complex IAM/PAM programmes at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IAM and PAM solutions, from assessment and strategy through to design, vendor selection, deployment, and BAU handover.
• Provide subject matter expertise on privileged access, RBAC, governance, and cloud IAM strategies (AWS/Azure).
• Deliver security architecture artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, roadmaps, and key design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NHS, NIST, Cyber Insurance mandates) and support clients in meeting industry and insurance-driven requirements.
• Advise and guide internal teams, administrators, and client stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of IAM/PAM solutions.

About You

• Extensive experience in & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) with proven delivery of enterprise-scale programmes
• Previous experience in telecoms would be desirable
• Experience in Sailpoint implementation and management of the system along with strong CyberArc knowledge
• Strong background in security architecture and solution design
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, GDPR, NHS standards) and their impact on security
• Azure AD with both implantation and design experience