IAM Architect

Alldus; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Alldus is seeking an IAM Architect in Dublin on a six-month hybrid contract. The role focuses on leading enterprise IAM transformation across a complex environment and shaping enterprise IAM strategy and architecture.

You will collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud and application teams, delivering authn/z, SSO, MFA, governance and privileged access workstreams while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Identity & Access Management and security architecture.
• Hands-on and architectural experience with Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Deep knowledge of SSO, MFA, federation standards (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), RBAC, PAM and identity governance.
• Experience delivering IAM solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, TOGAF or vendor security certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of enterprise IAM solutions across complex environments.
• Define IAM strategy, roadmaps and standards aligned to security and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud and application teams to embed IAM capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership across authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, identity governance and PAM.
• Support IAM tooling across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Develop architectural designs, technical documentation and standards.

Skills

IAM

Security Architecture

Okta

Ping Identity

SailPoint

Entra ID / Azure AD

SSO

MFA

RBAC / PAM

Federation standards (SAML/OIDC)

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CISSP

TOGAF

Microsoft Security certifications

Okta/SailPoint certifications

Tools

Okta

Ping Identity

SailPoint

Azure AD / Entra ID

Job description

IAM Architect

Location: Dublin / Hybrid

Contract Length: Initial 6months

Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a leading consulting organisation, is hiring a IAM Architect to join their team in Dublin on a sixmonth contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in a large-scale Identity & Access Management (IAM) transformation programme, with the opportunity to influence and define enterprise IAM strategy and architecture within a complex, hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise IAM solutions across complex, distributed environments.
• Define IAM strategy, roadmaps and best practice standards aligned to security and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with security, infrastructure, cloud and application teams to embed IAM capabilities across the enterprise.
• Provide technical leadership across authentication, authorisation, SSO, MFA, identity governance and privileged access management initiatives.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of IAM tooling across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Develop high-level and low-level architectural designs, technical documentation and standards.
• Engage with both technical and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, clarity and successful delivery outcomes.

Skillset

• At least 10 years of experience in Identity & Access Management and Security Architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on and architectural experience across Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Deep understanding of SSO, MFA, federation standards (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), RBAC, PAM and identity governance frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering IAM solutions within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, TOGAF, Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Security certifications) is a bonus.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Prior experience on transformation or migration programmes highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and modern cloud security principles is a plus.

Note: Only applicants who reside in Ireland and do not require sponsorship can be considered.