IdAM Architect

Guidant Group; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Group is seeking an Identity & Access Management Architect who can design secure, scalable identity solutions and support major transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with Security Architects, Engineering, Risk Advisors and business stakeholders to embed security by design across programmes.

You will define security requirements, conduct risk analyses, support cloud transformation, and produce architecture documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Identity & Access Management Architect, Security Architect, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SSO, MFA, IGA, PAM and federation tech (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
• Experience defining enterprise security architecture and controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist security and identity architecture support across strategic programmes (IdAM, cloud transformation).
• Determine security requirements from business strategies and target operating models.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, vulnerability analyses, risk analyses, and integration assessments.
• Partner with Solution and System Architects to embed security principles in designs.
• Verify Security Control Objectives and guardrails across services and platforms.
• Provide detailed technical risk analysis to Risk Advisors for risk assessments.
• Design and implement identity and security solutions, defining methodologies, standards, tools, and processes.
• Support deployment and integration of security tools and ensure readiness.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with security standards, policies and procedures.
• Participate in incident response investigations and contribute to security awareness initiatives.
• Identify security gaps and guide system/platform enhancements to improve security posture.
• Produce security reports, recommendations, and architecture documentation from trends and risks.
• Support the wider Security Architecture team through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Security Architecture

SSO

MFA

IGA

PAM

Federation (SAML, OAuth, OIDC)

Cloud platforms

Risk assessments

Threat modelling

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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, 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., 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.

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