Security Architect (IAM)
Summary: The Security IAM Architect/Specialist role involves designing the security architecture for a large-scale federated data-sharing platform within a major central government data transformation programme. The position requires extensive experience in security architecture and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to develop scalable technical solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure secure data access and sharing across multiple organizations. This is a remote position with a contract duration of six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design security architecture for a federated data-sharing platform.
- Lead the design of identity, access control, and policy enforcement capabilities.
- Translate security, risk, and business requirements into technical solutions.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and governance teams.
- Produce high-quality security architecture and design documentation.
Key Skills:
- Strong security architecture experience with complex enterprise or federated platforms.
- Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust principles.
- Experience designing Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) solutions.
- Strong understanding of OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, and SCIM.
- Experience securing cloud-native and API-driven systems.
- Knowledge of threat modelling and security assurance.
- Experience integrating with enterprise identity providers.
- Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Previous experience in central government or regulated industries is beneficial.
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Security IAM Architect/Specialist
UK Government
- Outside IR35
- £550-£600
- Remote
- Start ASAP
- 6 month contract
SR2 is working with a consultancy supporting the delivery of a major central government data transformation programme. They are looking for an experienced Security Identity & Access Management Specialist to help design the security architecture for a large-scale federated data-sharing platform.
You'll play a key role in shaping how organisations securely discover, access and share data, leading the design of identity, access control and policy enforcement capabilities across a complex, multi-organisation ecosystem. Working closely with architects, developers and governance teams, you'll translate security, risk and business requirements into scalable, practical technical solutions.
Requirements:
- Strong security architecture experience delivering complex enterprise or federated platforms.
- Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM), federated identity and Zero Trust principles.
- Experience designing Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) solutions and policy-as-code using Open Policy Agent (OPA).
- Strong understanding of OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML and SCIM.
- Experience securing cloud-native, API-driven and distributed systems.
- Knowledge of threat modelling, security non-functional requirements and security assurance.
- Experience integrating with enterprise identity providers and IAM platforms.
- Ability to produce high-quality security architecture and design documentation.
- Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Previous experience within central government, regulated industries or critical national infrastructure would be beneficial.
Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will be in touch with suitable applicants regarding the next steps.
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