IAM Solution Architect — Hybrid IdP & Cloud Strategy

1UP Talent; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

1UP Talent is seeking a Solution Architect for the IAM Identity Provider domain in the Netherlands. You will shape architecture for on-premises, hybrid and cloud identities, leading DevOps squads and guiding cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and secure identity architectures with a strong emphasis on governance and risk management. As a senior architect, you will define target architectures, participate in architectural boards, and mentor engineers

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of IAM concepts, identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and federation.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, federation, and hybrid identity architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain solution architectures aligned with enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and IAM strategy.
• Guide and support DevOps squads during implementation, maintaining architectural integrity from design through delivery.
• Provide architectural leadership and act as the primary technical advisor for the squads you support.
• Contribute to architectural roadmaps and target-state designs for the Identity Provider landscape across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Participate in the IAM Architecture Board and represent the department’s strategic direction.
• Assess architectural scenarios and trade-offs, and provide clear recommendations.
• Mentor and coach DevOps engineers and technical specialists to improve engineering quality and architectural maturity.
• Promote standardization, simplification, resiliency, and security across IAM platforms and services.
• Identify modernization opportunities and support the transition towards future-state identity solutions.

Skills

IAM concepts

Identity lifecycle management

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Hybrid identity architectures

Security and risk management

Architectural leadership

Stakeholder management

TOGAF familiarity

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

1UP Talent is seeking a Solution Architect for the IAM Identity Provider domain in the Netherlands. You will shape architecture for on-premises, hybrid and cloud identities, leading DevOps squads and guiding cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and secure identity architectures with a strong emphasis on governance and risk management. As a senior architect, you will define target architectures, participate in architectural boards, and mentor engineers