Job Description
Identity & Access Management (IDAM) Architect - DV Cleared
Location: Basingstoke (Site-based)
Security Clearance: Must hold current, active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or be willing to go through DV Clearance
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum
Package: + Bonus + 10% DV Allowance + £6,000 Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits
Overview:
Are you a highly skilled IDAM Architect holding current DV clearance, seeking a challenging and rewarding role within a dynamic, customer-focused environment?
We are partnering with a leading global technology organisation to recruit a talented IDAM Architect to join their team in Basingstoke. This is a pivotal role where you will act as a key technical authority, designing and delivering cutting-edge Identity and Access Management solutions for complex projects. You'll collaborate within a multi-skilled delivery team where teamwork, knowledge sharing, and achieving together are core values.
The Role:
As the IDAM Architect, you will report to the Solution Owner and take ownership of the end-to-end design and delivery of IDAM work packages. You will be the subject matter expert, ensuring solutions meet stringent functional and non-functional requirements while navigating governance and review processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the overall technical design of IDAM solutions, creating and maintaining High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
* Provide SME leadership and specialised expertise on IDAM technologies, tools, and their integration within enterprise systems.
* Ensure designs meet requirements and successfully pass review and governance gates.
* Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for IDAM solutions, processes, and support.
* Collaborate closely with multi-skilled agile delivery teams.
* Manage the delivery of ongoing changes and enhancements to IDAM solutions based on evolving user needs.
* Leverage experience with identity governance principles, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and access request workflows.
* Apply knowledge of key IdAM standards and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Essential: Extensive, demonstrable experience in Identity and Access Management (IDAM) architecture and technologies.
* Essential: Proven ability to create detailed HLDs and LLDs for complex technical solutions.
* Essential: Must hold current and transferable UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
* Strong understanding of identity governance concepts (RBAC, access requests).
* In-depth knowledge of key IdAM standards.
* Experience providing SME leadership within the IDAM domain.
* Solid experience with Microsoft Windows Enterprise technologies and architectures.
* Proficiency in PowerShell Scripting for automation.
* Experience working within agile delivery methodologies (eg, Scrum, Kanban).
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
What's on Offer:
* This position offers a highly attractive compensation and benefits package:
* Base Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
* Bonus: performance-related bonus
* DV Allowance: 10% of base salary (reflecting the security requirement)
* Car Allowance: £6,000 per annum
* Pension: Generous scheme (details available, often includes strong matching contributions)
* Annual Leave: Competitive holiday allowance (likely 25+ days plus bank holidays)
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Insurance (Role dependent, common at this level)
* Flexible Benefits: Options to tailor benefits to your needs.
* Employee Discounts & Wellbeing Programmes
* Opportunity to work within a people-centric organisation committed to diversity and inclusion, delivering impactful solutions.