SC Cleared Senior Identity Architect - IAM/IGA/PAM/PKI

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Senior Identity Architect to take a leading role in shaping the enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategy for a major UK organisation undergoing significant technology transformation.

This is a high-impact, strategic architecture role with the opportunity to act as the principal Identity Design Authority, influencing key technical decisions, defining security standards and establishing a clear roadmap across multiple business-critical programmes.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, architects and technical SMEs, providing direction on identity architecture, governance and future-state capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and develop the enterprise IAM strategy, architecture principles, standards and roadmap.

• Act as the principal design authority for identity-related architectural decisions.

• Provide strategic direction across IGA, PAM, PKI, secrets management, JML, RBAC and authentication.

• Define approaches for service accounts, password management and third-party access.

• Align identity architecture with major transformation programmes, including SAP, cloud and application modernisation.

• Assess current capabilities and develop target-state architectures, governance frameworks and prioritised improvements.

• Engage senior stakeholders, influence design decisions and provide technical leadership to delivery teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 8-10+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management, including recent Senior/Lead Identity Architecture experience.

• Proven ownership of enterprise IAM strategy, architecture standards and design governance.

• Strong knowledge of IGA, PAM, PKI, certificate management, secrets management and identity life cycle management.

• Experience with technologies such as CyberArk, SailPoint, Saviynt, Zilla, Venafi, Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory, or equivalent.

• Experience developing identity roadmaps, architecture principles and security control frameworks.

• Strong understanding of Zero Trust, NIST and ISO 27001.

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and make strategic architectural recommendations.

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.

Desirable: TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP, CISM or relevant identity technology certifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior identity specialist who enjoys shaping strategy, establishing architectural direction and influencing enterprise-wide security decisions.