IDAM Architect - DV Cleared - Perm

IDAM Architect – DV Cleared

Location:

Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance:
Developed Vetting (DV) – Essential Salary: 70,000 – 85,000 + Benefits About the Role The IDAM (Identity, Access and Data Management) Architect designs, governs and implements enterprise-scale identity and access management solutions for defence and aerospace environments. You will architect secure authentication, authorisation and identity governance frameworks, lead IDAM modernisation programmes, and ensure compliance with stringent defence security and regulatory requirements.

This role demands deep expertise in identity platforms, security architecture and MOD-compliant IDAM design.

Key Responsibilities IDAM Architecture & Strategy Design enterprise-scale identity and access management architectures supporting defence operations

Architect secure authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and authorisation frameworks

Design role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC) and privilege access management (PAM) solutions

Develop identity governance, access lifecycle management and entitlement management strategies

Lead IDAM technology evaluation and vendor selection processes

Security & Compliance Ensure IDAM architectures comply with MOD Classification Guides, Defence Security Policy and ITAR regulations

Design identity solutions supporting defence contractor personnel vetting (PRF) requirements

Architect data protection and encryption strategies aligned with defence security standards

Lead security risk assessments for IDAM systems and vulnerabilities

Design audit and logging capabilities supporting MOD compliance and forensic requirementsIDAM Modernisation & Implementation Lead design and implementation of modern IDAM platforms (AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping, Forge Rock)
Design cloud-ready and hybrid identity solutions supporting multi-cloud environments

Guide API-driven identity architecture and microservices-based identity solutions

Lead IDAM system migrations and technology modernisation programmes

Technical Leadership & Governance Lead IDAM technical teams and provide architectural mentoring

Establish IDAM design standards, architecture patterns and operational governance

Drive technical decision-making through IDAM design reviews

Document IDAM architecture decisions and design specifications

Integration & Operations Design IDAM integration with enterprise applications, systems and cloud platforms

Architect identity federation, single sign-on (SSO) and cross-domain authentication

Support IDAM operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident response

Establish IDAM lifecycle management and continuous improvement processes

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as technical authority for IDAM architecture discussions with customer leadership

Present identity and access management recommendations to defence programme teams

Lead IDAM design workshops and customer validation activities

Essential Requirements Experience & Expertise Minimum 12 years’ identity and access management experience with 5+ years in architecture role Proven experience designing enterprise-scale IDAM solutions

Strong background in defence, aerospace or government IDAM programmes

Demonstrated expertise with modern identity platforms (Azure AD, Okta, Ping, Forge Rock)
Track record of leading IDAM modernisation and technology transformation programmes

Technical Knowledge Deep expertise in IDAM architecture patterns, methodologies and best practices

Expert-level knowledge of identity technologies including LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect Strong understanding of Azure AD, Office 365 identity, hybrid identity and cloud-native identity solutions

Proficiency in privilege access management (PAM), role/attribute-based access control (RBAC/ABAC)
Knowledge of identity governance, access certification and entitlement management

Expertise in API security, service-to-service authentication and microservices identity

Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence compliance

Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols

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