Senior IGA Solution Architect: Lead Design & Delivery

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xalient is seeking a senior Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Technical Lead to design, implement and govern complex IGA solutions at scale. The role blends hands-on architecture with client-facing delivery and technical leadership across delivery teams.

You will lead end-to-end IGA solution design, engage with customers to translate requirements into scalable architectures, and ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards. SailPoint or Saviynt expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable professional experience in Identity Governance and Administration is required.
• Relevant SailPoint or Saviynt certification is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IGA solution design and architecture, aligning solutions with client business and security requirements.
• Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, run workshops, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Design and implement identity lifecycle management, access certification, role modelling, and policy enforcement solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on IGA strategy, roadmap, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership across delivery teams, including developers and engineers.
• Define and document solution architecture, integrations, and data flows.
• Architect integrations with HR platforms, directories like Active Directory and Azure AD, ERP systems, and cloud applications.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Lead or support pre-sales activities, including solution shaping, estimations, and proposals.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and automation within Identity Governance.
• Stay current on industry trends and evolving IGA capabilities.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Customer Orientation

Analysis

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Tools

SailPoint

Saviynt

Job description

Xalient is seeking a senior Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) Technical Lead to design, implement and govern complex IGA solutions at scale. The role blends hands-on architecture with client-facing delivery and technical leadership across delivery teams.

You will lead end-to-end IGA solution design, engage with customers to translate requirements into scalable architectures, and ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards. SailPoint or Saviynt expertise is essential.