Security Solution Architect - inside IR35

Onyx-Conseil; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Security Solution Architect for a hybrid role in Sheffield. This position offers an initial 2-month contract focused on enhancing Privileged Access Management capabilities. Candidates should have experience with IAM, PAM solutions, and documentation of designs. Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM are required. The role involves close collaboration with an existing team to drive design processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Solution Architect with PAM expertise.
• Strong documentation skills for High-Level and Low-Level designs.
• Ability to explain technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Progress designs of various PAM components.
• Integrate supporting systems for the PAM solution.
• Work collaboratively with the existing team of Solution Architects.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Privileged Access Management

High-Level and Low-Level design documentation

Communication with technical SMEs

Large-scale IT transformation programmes

Education

CISSP, CISM, or other cybersecurity certifications

Tools

BizzDesign

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

A Security Solution Architect is required for an initial 2 month contract which is likely to extend. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week on site in Sheffield and is inside IR35, so it will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company.

Role Description

Our client is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is reshaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security are done across the organisation. A pillar of that programme is Privileged Access Management (PAM). They are uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access and introducing a strategic password vaulting solution to meet strategic requirements.

We are seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey.

Responsibilities and Experience

• Experience as a Solution Architect with knowledge of identity & access management, and especially PAM.
• Strong experience documenting High-Level and Low-Level designs.
• Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level.
• Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes.
• Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea / Thycotic and OneIdentity.

Qualifications & Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certification.

Platform & Technology

• BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs.
• Working proficiency in Jira for project & tasks management.
• Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation.

LA International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.