Senior IdAM Architect — Secure Cloud Identity Strategy

Guidant Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IdAM) Architect to join our Security Architecture team in London on a contract basis. You will shape and enhance enterprise identity solutions while supporting major transformation initiatives including cloud transformation and security governance.

Work with Security Architects, Engineering teams, Risk Advisors, and business stakeholders to embed security by design and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as IdAM Architect or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of SSO, MFA, IGA, PAM, and federation tech.
• Experience with cloud platforms and cloud transformation.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and identity architecture support across strategic programmes.
• Determine security requirements by evaluating business strategies and target operating models.
• Conduct security architecture reviews, risk analyses, and threat modelling.
• Partner with Solution and System Architects to embed security throughout design and delivery.
• Verify guardrails are followed and implement across services and platforms.
• Produce security reports and architecture documentation by analysing risks and trends.
• Mentor and share knowledge within the Security Architecture team.

Skills

IdAM Architecture

Security Architecture

SAML/OIDC/OAuth

Stakeholder Engagement

Cloud Transformation

Job description

Guidant Global is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IdAM) Architect to join our Security Architecture team in London on a contract basis. You will shape and enhance enterprise identity solutions while supporting major transformation initiatives including cloud transformation and security governance.

Work with Security Architects, Engineering teams, Risk Advisors, and business stakeholders to embed security by design and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.