Technical Architect

CPS Group (UK) Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Technical Architect specializing in Identity & Access Management. This role involves defining secure IAM architectures, leading delivery projects, and mentoring team members. The position offers a salary of up to £75,000 plus a performance-related bonus, with a remote-first approach and occasional client site visits.

Benefits

Remote-first flexibility

Access to the latest Microsoft tools

Private healthcare

Strong pension offering

Defined career progression

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain.
• Must have lived in the UK for 5 years with limited absence.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design secure IAM architectures for external platforms.
• Lead delivery of identity solutions using Microsoft technologies.
• Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Azure Active Directory

C#

.NET

ASP.NET Core

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Azure

SQL Server

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect

SAML

Job description

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Specialist .NET recruiter - Bristol & South Wales

Technical Architect – Identity & Access Management - Up to £75k + 25% bonus

We’re partnered with a well-regarded UK-based consultancy expanding its External Identity capability. They're looking for a hands-on Technical Architect with strong experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and cloud-based authentication to help design, build, and deliver secure external user identity solutions.

You’ll play a key role in shaping client architectures, working closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver modern, standards-based solutions across a range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and define secure IAM architectures for external user platforms
• Lead technical delivery of identity solutions using Microsoft cloud technologies
• Contribute to project planning, timelines, and technical documentation
• Support occasional pre-sales work and proposal input
• Act as a subject matter expert on identity standards and practices
• Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge sharing

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Active Directory, especially B2C or B2B implementations
• Solid programming background in C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML protocols
• SQL Server experience and database integration skills
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must hold active Security Clearance (SC) or be eligible to obtain SC clearance
• Eligibility requires having lived in the UK for the last 5 years, with no more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK during that period
• Candidates must have the full right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Familiarity with identity platforms like Auth0, Okta, or IdentityServer
• Broader knowledge of the Microsoft stack (Blazor, App Services, Graph API)
• Previous consultancy or client-facing experience
• Ability to lead small technical teams or projects
• The role is primarily remote, but occasional and sporadic visits to client sites are required to support end-user engagements and project needs.
• The performance bonus is linked to billable hours spent directly with clients, rewarding your active contribution to delivery.

What You’ll Get

• Up to £75,000 base salary depending on experience
• 25% performance-related bonus (realistically achievable and tied to billable client hours)
• Remote-first flexibility with some client site visits
• Access to the latest Microsoft tools and certifications
• Defined career progression and learning opportunities
• Private healthcare and strong pension offering

Feel like this role would suit you?

Apply now – If you need a confidential conversation, please drop an email over to:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT System Design Services

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