Principal IAM Security Architect — Hybrid Role

InnovateHer; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday with service

Pension with employer contributions

Company car/allowance

Private healthcare

Onsite gym access

Employee discounts

Cycle-to-work

Virtual healthcare

Job summary

Co-op is reshaping its Digital, Technology and Data function and is seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead IAM security architecture across platforms, applications, data and partner ecosystems.

You will define standards, principles and patterns for access control, guide authentication and authorization, and provide independent assurance on identity-related risks to support secure digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Significant IAM security architecture experience including IDP, SSO, IGA, Secrets Management and Privileged Access Management.
• Strong knowledge of IAM principles, controls and technologies across applications, systems, platforms and data access.
• Experience designing and governing access management solutions in complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead Co-op’s IAM security architecture strategy with secure identity controls.
• Define IAM standards, principles and patterns for secure access for colleagues, customers, partners, and systems.
• Provide expert guidance and independent assurance on authentication, authorization, privileged access, and identity-related risks.
• Ensure IAM solutions align with security requirements, regulatory obligations, and wider technology strategy.
• Support risk-based decision-making and drive secure-by-design practices across programmes and platforms.
• Contribute to governance, audits and assurance activities with cross-team collaboration.

Skills

IAM security architecture

IDP

SSO

IGA

Secrets Management

Privileged Access Management

Zero Trust

Microsoft Entra

Influence senior partners

Tools

Microsoft Entra

Job description

Co-op is reshaping its Digital, Technology and Data function and is seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead IAM security architecture across platforms, applications, data and partner ecosystems.

You will define standards, principles and patterns for access control, guide authentication and authorization, and provide independent assurance on identity-related risks to support secure digital transformation.