Lead Cyber Security Architect-IDM

Reed; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Architect to design and implement identity and access management solutions. This role requires significant experience with SailPoint and SAP IDM, focusing on compliance and security best practices. The position is hybrid, requiring onsite presence in Sheffield three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ and SAP Identity Management (IDM).
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and directory services.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Solid grasp of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of IAM solutions using SailPoint and SAP IDM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define IAM strategies, policies, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations for IAM improvements.
• Support integration of IAM solutions with enterprise systems.

Skills

SailPoint IdentityIQ

SAP Identity Management (IDM)

PowerShell

JavaScript

LDAP

SAML

OAuth

Azure AD

Job description

Lead Cyber Security Architect- IDM

CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT/ IDM/ IDENTITY ACCESS MANAGEMENT/ SAILPOINT IIQ/ SAILPOINT IDENTITY SECURITY CLOUD ISC/ SAP IDM/ NIST/ ISO 27001/ POWERSHELL/ JAVASCRIPT/ LDAP/SAML/OAUTH/ AZURE AD

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6 Months- Extensions Likely

Sheffield/Remote- must be willing to be on site 3 days a week

Our client is undertaking a strategic migration from two legacy identity systems — SailPoint IIQ and SAP IDM — to a unified platform, SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC). This is part of a multiyear transformation programme, with IIQ targeted for decommissioning by end of 2026 and SAP IDM by end of 2027.

You must be a highly skilled Cyber Identity Access Architect Specialist with experience in SailPoint and SAP IDM. This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions across a large-scale enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using SailPoint and SAP IDM.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define IAM strategies, policies, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations for IAM improvements.
• Support integration of IAM solutions with enterprise systems and applications.
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting related to IAM systems.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ and SAP Identity Management (IDM).
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and directory services.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments, preferably in regulated industries
• Solid grasp of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, JavaScript) and integration protocols (e.g., LDAP, SAML, OAuth).

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) or Identity Governance & Administration (IGA).
• Familiarity with SailPoint IIQ, SAP IDM, or SailPoint ISC.
• Relevant certifications such as SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Architect, SAP Certified Technology Associate, CISSP, or CISM.
• Experience with cloud IAM solutions (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM).
• Familiarity with Dev SecOps practices and tools

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