IDAM Architect - DV Cleared - Perm

IDAM Architect - DV Cleared - Perm in Farnborough (GU14), GU14 | Sanderson Government and Defence My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers DevOps Security Consultant Cyberteam Sheffield (S1) From £600 to £700 per day £600-£700 per day (Inside of IR35) 6 days ago Security Platform Engineer Frontier Resourcing Ltd Farnborough (GU14), GU14 7JP Good Salary & Benefits Package 3 weeks ago Senior Structural Engineer Atkins Epsom, Surrey Competitive 1 week ago Security Architect (Zero Trust) - DV Cleared Sanderson Government and Defence Farnborough (GU14), GU14 £70000 - £85000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits 2 weeks ago Principal Security Operations Analyst Morson Edge London £700 - 800 per day + None 2 weeks ago Principal Engineer KINTEC RECRUITMENT LIMITED Hampshire Market related 1 month ago Cyber Security Architect - 6 month contract Circle Group London £550 - £650 per day 6 days ago Incident Response Engineer, UK Security Operations, Hampshire Hackajob Ltd St James, South West London (SW1), SW1A £60k - £90k per year 1 day ago Security Officer Job Board Direct Woking (GU21) From £12.71 to £14.80 per hour Competitive 2 weeks ago Security Architect - ZTA Hackajob Ltd Farnborough (GU14), GU14 £60k - £86k per year 1 month ago IDAM Architect - DV Cleared - Perm Sanderson Government and Defence Farnborough (GU14), GU14 Permanent Published: 2 weeks ago £70000 - £85000 per annum + Benefits Apply Save IDAM Architect - DV Cleared - Perm Sanderson Government and Defence Apply 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 requirements IDAM Modernisation & Implementation Lead design and implementation of modern IDAM platforms (AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock) 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, ForgeRock) 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 Personal Attributes Exceptional strategic thinking with strong technical depth Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence senior stakeholders Commitment to security and compliance excellence Desirable Requirements Experience with defence or aerospace IDAM programmes CISSP, CISM or equivalent security certifications Azure AD or Okta advanced certifications Experience with identity-driven security and zero-trust architecture Knowledge of ITAR compliance and export controls Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. 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