Solutions Architect - Identity & Access Management

Parvana; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Part time

Job summary

A global investment advisory firm is seeking a remote Solution Architect specializing in Identity & Access Management for a 6-month contract. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in solution architecture, with a strong focus on IDAM and cloud technologies. The role involves analyzing current architecture, ensuring compliance with enterprise principles, and collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal for professionals seeking flexible engagements while maintaining high-quality solution delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT Solution Architecture with experience in IDAM.
• Strong background in cloud architecture and enterprise integration.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and design Identity & Access Management architecture.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture principles.
• Partner with business and IT for cohesive solution delivery.
• Design API integrations and define data governance strategies.
• Lead risk assessments and guide delivery teams.

Skills

IT Solution Architecture

IDAM

Cloud Architecture (Azure)

Enterprise Integration

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Documentation Skills

Security and Compliance

Job description

This is a remote position.

About our client

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance. This is initially a 50% capacity contract for 6 months and totally remote. Ideal for someone who has their own business or wants to supplement their current income.

What you will be doing

• Analyse current Identity & Access Management (IDAM) architecture, design the future state, and produce all necessary architectural deliverables and documentation (Business, Application, Data, Technology).
• Ensure designs adhere to enterprise architecture principles, target states, and operate within the Enterprise Architecture Governance Framework.
• Partner with business, IT teams, and external vendors to gather requirements and ensure cohesive solution delivery.
• Design modern event-driven / API integrations and define data governance / migration strategies (security, quality, compliance).
• Lead architectural risk assessments, socialise decisions, and guide delivery teams through all phases (design, build, test, deploy) while ensuring security alignment.

What our client is looking for

• 7+ years in IT Solution Architecture, including 1+ years in IDAM or security architecture.
• Strong background in enterprise integration, middleware, cloud architecture (Azure), system design, ArchiMate, TOGAF, and security / privacy in regulated industries.
• Ability to align technology with business strategy, build consensus, proactively solve problems, and ensure solutions are high-quality, scalable, and delivered on time / budget.
• Excellent skills in documentation and translating complex technical details into clear business language.
• Strategic, collaborative, analytical, adaptable, results-oriented, accountable, and confidently assertive in maintaining architectural principles.

Contract Duration

• 6 Months

Job ID

• J107082

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

Requirements

Solution Architect, IDAM, Identity & Access Management, Enterprise Architecture, Azure, TOGAF, ArchiMate, Integration, Security, Governance, Investment Advisory, Regulated Industries