Job Description

Identity Solution Architect

Contract length 6 months (Liklihood of extension)

Fully remote with the option to work from Manchester, Warrington, or Derby

Rate -

Outside IR35 - £600 - £800 DOE

Directorate: IT
Security Clearance Required: BPSS

Role Overview

We are seeking an Identity Solution Architect to provide expert guidance in enterprise identity architecture and implementation. This role is ideal for a subject matter expert who can design, integrate, and govern identity solutions across modern enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise Enterprise Architects on identity solutions and best practices.
• Support the integration of identity systems with ERP and HCM platforms.
• Oversee supplier governance for identity implementation and configuration.
• Define best practices and establish default standards for enterprise identity solutions.

Success Metrics:

• Lead identity integration projects as a trusted SME.
• Develop integration standards to automate identity processes.
• Define integration data models for applications.
• Design and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models.
• Regulate permissions through access packages.
• Ensure supplier governance throughout implementation.

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Expertise (High Priority)

Significant expeirence with Entra ID is essential.

• Deep knowledge of identity tools & frameworks, including:
• Access packages, RBAC models, SCIM-based provisioning
• Enterprise applications & Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Integration best practices for HR platforms & identity solutions
• Access reporting & governance mechanisms

Authentication & Authorization (Moderate Priority)

• Strong expertise in SAML, OAuth, and enterprise SSO
• Experience configuring authentication & authorization workflows
• Application registration & licensing in identity platforms

Identity Federation & Lifecycle Management (Moderate Priority)

• Understanding identity lifecycle & federation trust models
• Managing internal & external identities effectively

Infrastructure & Synchronization (Moderate Priority)

• Expertise in Active Directory & hybrid cloud identity models
• Managing legacy system integrations
• Implementing synchronization tools