IAM Security Architect at Primark, Reading/Remote, 6 Months initial, £Competitive Day Rate

IAM Implementation Solution Architect

Location: Reading (Hybrid) - Minimum 1 day per week.

Contract: Initial 6 Months

Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

No agency support required.

The IAM Implementation Solution Architect will be responsible for creating, building, and launching a robust identity management system, including SSO, MFA, IGA, and PAM to safeguard user access and digital identities, alongside the System Integration partner. The role will involve converting business needs into technical frameworks in line with Primark process and governance, guiding the implementation process, and maintaining alignment with established security standards such as NIST and ISO.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Solution Design: Create the Solution Blueprint and assist the SI in producing the high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) for IAM systems, incorporating authentication, authorisation, and lifecycle management. The Architect will review all documentation produced by the SI to ensure it is fit for purpose.
• Implementation Leadership: Help guide the deployment of the IAM platforms (e.g., Sailpoint ISC, Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk) and oversee integrations with applications, directories, and cloud platforms.
• Requirement Analysis: Review and agree functional and non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability) in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Zero Trust principles, least-privilege models, and regulatory standards.
• System Integration: Assist and review design and implement connectors for provisioning, Federation, Single Sign-On (SSO) and SSPR.
• Documentation & Governance: Document architecture standards, workflows, and operational procedures to ensure smooth transition to operations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• IAM Expertise: Deep knowledge of IAM disciplines: Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Customer IAM (CIAM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), etc.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), AD, Sailpoint ISC and SAML/OAuth/OIDC protocols.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with Azure and integrating SaaS applications.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to present solutions to senior leadership and act as a consultant in cooperation with the platform architect.

Please note, to be considered for this role we can only accept candidates who are happy to work through an umbrella company, this is non-negotiable.

If the above is of interest to you then please apply and we can discuss the next steps in detail.