IFS Security Architect Outside IR35

Cathcart Associates; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathcart Associates is seeking an IFS Security Architect to own access, permissions and the security model across a global IFS Cloud deployment. This hybrid, high-impact role combines architecture, hands-on delivery and governance to deliver a robust, audit-ready access framework.

You will embed least privilege controls, design scalable access models and lead security design across releases, with strong focus on compliance (SOx/GDPR/ISO) and integration with IT and audit teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with IFS Cloud security configuration.
• Understanding of permissions, roles and access models in IFS.
• Experience in enterprise-scale ERP programmes (global/multi-site).
• Exposure to SOx, audit and compliance environments.
• Knowledge of SQL, APIs and IFS Connect.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the IFS Cloud security architecture (roles, permission sets, data + API security).
• Embed RBAC, least privilege and SoD controls across programme delivery.
• Translate business processes into scalable access models.
• Lead security design, configuration and governance across releases and go-lives.
• Support SIT/UAT, cutover and hypercare from a security perspective.
• Partner with IT, business teams and audit to ensure compliance (SOx/GDPR/ISO).

Skills

IFS Cloud security

RBAC & SoD

ERP security

SQL & APIs

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

IFS Security Architect (Permissions & Access)

Hybrid

Outside IR35

We're supporting a major global organisation undergoing a large-scale IFS Cloud transformation and are looking for an IFS Security Architect to take ownership of the access, permissions and security model across the platform.

This is a high-impact role combining architecture, hands-on delivery and governance - ensuring a robust, least-privilege, audit-ready access framework across a multi-country deployment.

The Role

You will:

• Own and evolve the IFS Cloud security architecture (roles, permission sets, data + API security)
• Embed RBAC, least privilege and SoD controls across programme delivery
• Translate business processes into scalable access models
• Lead security design, configuration and governance across releases and go-lives
• Support SIT/UAT, cutover and hypercare from a security perspective
• Partner with IT, business teams, and audit to ensure compliance (SOx/GDPR/ISO)

Key Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with IFS Cloud security configuration
• Deep understanding of:
  • Permissions, roles & access models in IFS
  • Aurena, projections, APIs & integrations (REST/OData)
  • Segregation of Duties & RBAC frameworks
• Experience in enterprise-scale ERP programmes (global/multi-site)
• Exposure to controlled environments (SOx, audit, compliance)
• Solid working knowledge of SQL, APIs, and IFS Connect

Desirable

• IFS or security certifications (CISSP, CISM, ITIL)
• Experience across cloud transformations or ERP upgrades
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira or similar

Why Apply?

• Own the end-to-end IFS security architecture on a major transformation
• Work in a globally visible, business-critical role
• Blend of strategy, delivery and governance
• Long-term programme with strong extension potential