IdAM Architect

The Client Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client Group is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IdAM) Architect to join its Security Architecture team in London. You will drive secure, scalable identity solutions across major transformation initiatives including cloud journeys and service management convergence.

As an IdAM Architect, you will collaborate with Security Architects, Engineering teams, Risk Advisors, and stakeholders to embed security by design and align with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Identity & Access Management Architect or Security Architect.
• Strong IAM principles including SSO, MFA, IGA, PAM, and federation technologies (SAML/OIDC).
• Experience defining enterprise security architecture and controls.
• Cloud platforms experience and cloud transformation/remediation knowledge.
• Excellent ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist security and identity architecture support across strategic programmes incl. IdAM, cloud, and transformation initiatives.
• Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and target operating models.
• Conduct security reviews, risk analyses, vulnerability assessments, and integration assessments.
• Partner with Solution and System Architects to embed security throughout design and delivery.
• Verify Security Control Objectives and guardrails across services and platforms.
• Provide detailed technical risk analyses to Risk Advisors for risk reviews.
• Design and implement identity and security solutions with defined methodologies and processes.
• Support deployment and integration of security tools and ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Participate in incident response investigations and security awareness initiatives.
• Identify security gaps and advise on system and platform enhancements.
• Produce security reports, recommendations, and architecture documentation.
• Collaborate with the wider Security Architecture team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

SSO

MFA

IGA

PAM

Federation (SAML/OIDC)

Job description

Identity & Access Management (IdAM) Architect

Location: London (On-Site)
Salary: £550 - £700
Type: Contract

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IdAM) Architect to join our Security Architecture team and play a key role in shaping and enhancing our enterprise security capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an architect who is passionate about delivering secure, scalable, and innovative identity solutions while supporting major transformation initiatives including Journey to the Cloud, Service Management Convergence, and wider business change programmes.

You will work closely with Security Architects, Engineering teams, Risk Advisors, and business stakeholders to ensure security is embedded by design and aligned to both business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

As an IdAM Architect, you will:

• Provide specialist security and identity architecture support across strategic programmes of work, including IdAM, Service Management Convergence, and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies, technical requirements, and target operating models.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and integration assessments to support secure business outcomes.
• Partner with Solution and System Architects to ensure security principles are embedded throughout solution design and delivery.
• Verify that Security Control Objectives and security guardrails are followed and implemented across services and platforms.
• Provide detailed technical risk analysis to Risk Advisors, supporting service and product risk assessments for review by risk owners.
• Design and implement identity and security solutions, including defining security methodologies, standards, technologies, and processes.
• Support the deployment and integration of security tools, ensuring effective implementation and operational readiness.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in incident response investigations and contribute to security awareness and education initiatives.
• Identify security gaps and provide guidance on system and platform enhancements to improve organisational security posture.
• Produce security reports, recommendations, and architecture documentation by analysing trends, risks, and security metrics.
• Support the wider Security Architecture team through collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge sharing activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as an Identity & Access Management Architect, Security Architect, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management principles, including:
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Federation technologies (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
• Experience defining and implementing enterprise security architecture and controls.
• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and threat modelling.
• Experience working with cloud platforms and supporting cloud transformation programmes.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, or similar IdAM technologies.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments.
• Security certifications such as:
• CISSP
• CCSP
• TOGAF
• SABSA
• Microsoft Security Certifications

Why Join Through Guidant Global?

We take a people-first approach to recruitment, supporting you at every stage of your journey. You'll have the opportunity to work on critical identity infrastructure within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, gaining valuable experience in a highly specialised and in-demand area of IT.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.