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Enterprise Identity & Access Management Architect

London, England, GBFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Define and drive enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategy, architecture, standards, and governance across hybrid cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments to protect enterprise identities and enable business growth.

Role type

Senior IC Enterprise Identity & Access Management Architect

Builds

Enterprise IAM strategy, architecture patterns, reference architectures, and governance frameworks for workforce, customer, third-party, and machine identities.

Domain

Financial Services / Cybersecurity Architecture

Required skills

Enterprise IAM strategy, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), federated identity technologies, Zero Trust architecture, secure-by-design practices, large-scale technology transformation leadership, risk-based decision-making, stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA

Technologies

Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock

Responsibilities

Define and maintain enterprise IAM strategy, architecture, standards, and roadmap; Lead design and governance of identity services including IGA, PAM, Authentication, Authorization, Federation, and Directory Services; Develop secure identity architecture patterns and reference architectures; Partner with engineering, cloud, application, and cybersecurity teams to embed identity controls; Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles and provide architectural oversight.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight