Senior Solutions Architect (Identity and Access Management)

Optimal Growth Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Solution Architect specializing in Identity and Access Management (IDAM) and Azure Cloud. This role involves designing secure, scalable IDAM solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles, collaborating with various stakeholders, and addressing integration challenges. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in IT solution architecture, excellent documentation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT Solution Architecture, including 1+ years in IDAM or security architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and cloud architecture.
• Deep knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document current and future architecture for IDAM.
• Partner with business and IT teams to understand requirements.
• Design integrations and define data governance strategies.
• Lead architectural risk assessments and socialization of architecture decisions.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IDAM)

Azure Cloud

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Enterprise architecture principles

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

ArchiMate

TOGAF

Job description

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect specializing in Identity and Access Management (IDAM) and Azure Cloud. The successful candidate will partner with business and technology teams to design and implement secure, scalable, and enterprise-aligned IDAM solutions that support our strategic objectives. This role bridges solution and enterprise architecture, ensuring consistency with corporate architecture principles, security, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Design & Documentation

• Analyze and document the current (as-is) architecture and design the future (to-be) state for IDAM.
• Produce clear architectural deliverables, diagrams, and documentation across Business, Application, Data, and Technology domains.
• Ensure designs adhere to enterprise architecture principles and target states.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with business and IT teams to understand requirements, process flows, and non-functional needs.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and vendors to ensure cohesive solution delivery.

Integration & Data Architecture

• Design event-driven, API/connector-based, and middleware-enabled integrations for the IDAM domain.
• Define data governance and migration strategies to ensure security, quality, and compliance.

Governance & Risk Management

• Lead the architectural risk assessment and socialization of architecture decisions.
• Operate within the Enterprise Architecture Governance Framework and standards.

Delivery Leadership

• Guide delivery teams throughout design, build, test, and deployment phases.
• Ensure architecture remains aligned with enterprise objectives and security controls.
• 7+ years in IT Solution Architecture, including 1+ years in IDAM or security architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, middleware, cloud architecture (especially Azure), and system design.
• Proficiency in ArchiMate and applied experience with TOGAF.
• Deep knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance in regulated industries.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Strategic Thinker: Aligns technology architecture with business strategy and long-term goals.
• Collaborative Leader: Builds consensus among diverse business and IT stakeholders.
• Analytical Problem-Solver: Identifies and resolves architectural challenges proactively.
• Communicative: Translates complex technical details into clear business language.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a changing environment and embraces continuous learning.
• Results-Oriented: Focuses on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions on time and within budget.
• Accountable: Takes ownership and responsibility for achieving agreed outcomes.
• Assertive: Engages stakeholders with confidence and clarity, respectfully challenging decisions when necessary to maintain alignment with architecture principles and strategic objectives.