Role; Solutions Architect (Security & IAM)
Rate; £600/day Inside IR35
Duration; 2m with an extension due
Location; Leeds 1x/month
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with expertise in Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM). This role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing secure authentication and access control solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of identity protocols, authentication mechanisms, and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions within the Microsoft technology stack.
- Develop and enhance security strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and government security standards.
- Design and implement authentication and authorization solutions leveraging Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), LDAP, and Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Oversee and optimize access control policies and security configurations to safeguard sensitive information.
- Ensure compliance with public sector security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and data protection laws.
- Collaborate with security teams to assess risks, define mitigation strategies, and implement security enhancements.
- Support incident response teams in investigating and resolving identity and access-related security incidents.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and best practice recommendations to internal teams and stakeholders.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Solutions Architect with a focus on Security and IAM in enterprise environments.
- Expertise in Microsoft security technologies, including Active Directory (AD), Entra ID (Azure AD), LDAP, and related IAM tools.
- Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, and Kerberos.
- Hands-on experience with Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and modern identity security frameworks.
- Knowledge of public sector security regulations, compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials), and risk management frameworks.
- Experience with cloud-based IAM solutions and hybrid identity models integrating on-prem and cloud environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect, SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator), CISSP, or TOGAF are desirable.