IDAM Architect, Farnborough

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Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 company with over 40 years' UK presence, recently establishing its Aerospace and Defence Hub in Farnborough. We deliver secure identity, access and data management solutions enabling defence and aerospace organisations to operate securely at scale.

About the Role

The IDAM (Identity, Access and Data Management) Architect designs, governs and implements enterprise-scale identity and access management solutions for defence and aerospace environments. You will architect secure authentication, authorisation and identity governance frameworks, lead IDAM modernisation programmes, and ensure compliance with stringent defence security and regulatory requirements. This role demands deep expertise in identity platforms, security architecture and MOD-compliant IDAM design.

Key Responsibilities

IDAM Architecture & Strategy

Design enterprise-scale identity and access management architectures supporting defence operations

Architect secure authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and authorisation frameworks

Design role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC) and privilege access management (PAM) solutions

Develop identity governance, access lifecycle management and entitlement management strategies

Lead IDAM technology evaluation and vendor selection processes

Security & Compliance

Ensure IDAM architectures comply with MOD Classification Guides, Defence Security Policy and ITAR regulations

Design identity solutions supporting defence contractor personnel vetting (PRF) requirements

Architect data protection and encryption strategies aligned with defence security standards

Lead security risk assessments for IDAM systems and vulnerabilities

Design audit and logging capabilities supporting MOD compliance and forensic requirements

IDAM Modernisation & Implementation

Lead design and implementation of modern IDAM platforms (AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock)

Design cloud-ready and hybrid identity solutions supporting multi-cloud environments

Guide API-driven identity architecture and microservices-based identity solutions

Lead IDAM system migrations and technology modernisation programmes

Technical Leadership & Governance

Lead IDAM technical teams and provide architectural mentoring

Establish IDAM design standards, architecture patterns and operational governance

Drive technical decision-making through IDAM design reviews

Document IDAM architecture decisions and design specifications

Integration & Operations

Design IDAM integration with enterprise applications, systems and cloud platforms

Architect identity federation, single sign-on (SSO) and cross-domain authentication

Support IDAM operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident response

Establish IDAM lifecycle management and continuous improvement processes

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as technical authority for IDAM architecture discussions with customer leadership

Present identity and access management recommendations to defence programme teams

Lead IDAM design workshops and customer validation activities

Essential Requirements

Security Clearance

Must hold or be eligible to obtain DV clearance - Essential

10 years continuous UK residency required

Experience & Expertise

Minimum 12 years' identity and access management experience with 5+ years in architecture role

Proven experience designing enterprise-scale IDAM solutions

Strong background in defence, aerospace or government IDAM programmes

Demonstrated expertise with modern identity platforms (Azure AD, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock)

Track record of leading IDAM modernisation and technology transformation programmes

Technical Knowledge

Deep expertise in IDAM architecture patterns, methodologies and best practices

Expert-level knowledge of identity technologies including LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect

Strong understanding of Azure AD, Office 365 identity, hybrid identity and cloud-native identity solutions

Proficiency in privilege access management (PAM), role/attribute-based access control (RBAC/ABAC)

Knowledge of identity governance, access certification and entitlement management

Expertise in API security, service-to-service authentication and microservices identity

Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence compliance

Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols

Personal Attributes

Exceptional strategic thinking with strong technical depth

Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence senior stakeholders

Commitment to security and compliance excellence

Desirable Requirements

Experience with defence or aerospace IDAM programmes

CISSP, CISM or equivalent security certifications

Azure AD or Okta advanced certifications

Experience with identity-driven security and zero-trust architecture

Knowledge of ITAR compliance and export controls

What We Offer

Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Enhanced pension and private medical insurance

Flexible working and professional development support

Opportunity to architect critical identity systems for major defence organisations

Application Process & Security Vetting

Existing DV clearance is essential. Applicants must have 10 years continuous UK residency.

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