IDAM Architect - Farnborough

Hackajob Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob Ltd in Hampshire, UK, is seeking an IDAM Architect to design enterprise-scale identity and access management architectures for defence operations, including secure authentication, MFA and RBAC/ABAC implementations.

You will lead technology evaluations, ensure compliance with Defence Security Policy and ITAR, mentor teams, and drive modernisation across AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping and ForgeRock in multi-cloud, hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in IDAM architecture within an architecture role.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale IDAM solutions.
• Strong background in defence, aerospace or government IDAM programmes.
• Expert knowledge of identity technologies including LDAP, AD, OAuth, SAML and OIDC.
• Ability to lead technical teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Must meet UK Government security requirements and right to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-scale IDAM architectures for defence operations.
• Architect secure authentication, MFA and authorisation frameworks.
• Lead IDAM technology evaluations and vendor selections.
• Drive IDAM modernisation and cloud-ready, hybrid identity solutions.
• Mentor technical teams and provide architectural governance.

Skills

IDAM architecture

Security governance

Stakeholder engagement

Security risk assessment

RBAC/ABAC

Cloud identity

AD/Azure AD

OIDC/SAML

Threat modelling

Leadership

Tools

Azure AD

Okta

Ping

ForgeRock

LDAP

Active Directory

Office 365

OAuth

SAML

OIDC

Job description

Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year

Requirements

• Previous experience in identity and access management within an architecture role.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale IDAM solutions.
• Strong background in defence, aerospace or government IDAM programmes.
• Demonstrated expertise with modern identity platforms including Azure AD, Okta, Ping and ForgeRock.
• Track record of leading IDAM modernisation and technology transformation programmes.
• Deep expertise in IDAM architecture patterns, methodologies and best practices.
• Expert-level knowledge of identity technologies including LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect.
• Strong understanding of Azure AD, Office 365 identity, hybrid identity and cloud-native identity solutions.
• Proficiency in privilege access management (PAM), role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC).
• Knowledge of identity governance, access certification and entitlement management.
• Expertise in API security, service-to-service authentication and microservices identity.
• Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols.
• Exceptional strategic thinking with strong technical depth.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Commitment to security and compliance excellence.
• Must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including applicable residency requirements, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-scale identity and access management architectures supporting defence operations.
• Architect secure authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and authorisation frameworks.
• Design role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC) and privilege access management (PAM) solutions.
• Develop identity governance, access lifecycle management and entitlement management strategies.
• Lead IDAM technology evaluation and vendor selection processes.
• Ensure IDAM architectures comply with Classification Guides, Defence Security Policy and ITAR regulations.
• Design identity solutions supporting defence contractor personnel vetting (PRF) requirements.
• Architect data protection and encryption strategies aligned with defence security standards.
• Lead security risk assessments for IDAM systems and vulnerabilities.
• Design audit and logging capabilities supporting compliance and forensic requirements.
• Lead design and implementation of modern IDAM platforms including AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping and ForgeRock.
• Design cloud-ready and hybrid identity solutions supporting multi-cloud environments.
• Guide API-driven identity architecture and microservices-based identity solutions.
• Lead IDAM system migrations and technology modernisation programmes.
• Lead IDAM technical teams and provide architectural mentoring.
• Establish IDAM design standards, architecture patterns and operational governance.
• Drive technical decision-making through IDAM design reviews.
• Document IDAM architecture decisions and design specifications.
• Design IDAM integration with enterprise applications, systems and cloud platforms.
• Architect identity federation, single sign-on (SSO) and cross-domain authentication.
• Support IDAM operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident response.
• Establish IDAM lifecycle management and continuous improvement processes.
• Serve as technical authority for IDAM architecture discussions with customer leadership.
• Present identity and access management recommendations to defence programme teams.
• Lead IDAM design workshops and customer validation activities.

Technologies

• API
• Active Directory
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cryptography
• Support
• LDAP
• OAuth
• Office 365
• OpenID
• RBAC
• SAML
• Security
• microservices

More

We are partnering directly with DXC Technology to hire for this IDAM Architect role in Hampshire, onsite five days per week. We are committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly encouraging interest from women, underrepresented groups and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles and life circumstances. We are also committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

last updated 40 week of 2026