Solutions Architect

Burman Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 101,475 - 119,925; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in technology roles is looking for a Senior Solution Architect to lead identity mastering modernization for a major higher education institution. This 6-month contract offers £550–£650/day with a hybrid working model in London. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in identity mastering and knowledge of Microsoft technologies like Azure AD B2C and Active Directory.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in identity mastering, authentication, and access management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies including EntraID, Azure AD B2C, and Active Directory.
• Experience with role‑based access control and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Procure solutions and support implementations.
• Translate technical concepts for non-specialists.
• Produce clear, formal documentation.

Skills

identity mastering

authentication

access management

Microsoft technologies

role‑based access control

compliance

security

Tools

Microsoft Identity Manager

Azure AD B2C

Active Directory

Job description

Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead the modernisation of identity mastering at a major higher education institution. This is a 6‑month contract (IR35: In Scope), offering £550–£650/day (Umbrella) with hybrid working (1–2 days onsite/week – London).

The Challenge

The institution currently uses Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and a custom on‑premise solution to consolidate user identities across multiple systems. As part of a strategic move to cloud‑based services and real‑time APIs, we’re redesigning this capability from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design, working closely with the Enterprise Architect and Identity & Access Platform Team to deliver a future‑ready identity mastering platform.
• Appraise options, procure solutions, design architecture and support implementation.
• Run design workshops and present to senior stakeholders.
• Translate technical concepts for non‑specialists and produce clear, formal documentation.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in identity mastering, authentication, and access management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies: EntraID, Azure AD B2C, Active Directory, MIM.
• Experience with role‑based access control, compliance, and security.
• Background in procurement and enterprise architecture documentation.

Contract Details

• Contract length: 6 months.
• Pay: £550–£650 per day.
• IR35: In Scope.
• Working model: Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite per week in London.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom.