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Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year
Requirements: Extensive enterprise-level experience across Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, including architecture, implementation, governance, and roadmap ownershipProven architectural background in designing identity infrastructure solutionsExperience delivering identity modernisation at scaleTrack record of leading complex identity infrastructure projects from inception to completionExperience operating within large, global enterprise environmentsEnterprise-level Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) automation integrationsStrong understanding of IAM security principles, including governance, least privilege, Zero Trust, modern authentication, and alignment to recognised security frameworksExperience delivering Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions at scaleStrong stakeholder communication skillsAbility to mentor and elevate junior engineersRight to work in the UK; no sponsorship availableExposure to FIDO2 or modern passwordless authentication methods is desirableExperience with ManageEngine or Delinea is desirableIdentity-related certifications are desirable Responsibilities: Lead modernisation and optimisation of our enterprise Active Directory infrastructureDrive improvements across hybrid identity, including on-premises and cloud synchronisation and source of authority evolutionDesign and deliver complex identity infrastructure projects such as certificate authority rollout, domain consolidation, and authentication modernisationEvaluate and implement modern authentication methods such as FIDO2Support identity integration across manufacturing and operational technology (OT) environmentsLead identity infrastructure initiatives end-to-end, owning delivery from initial concept and design through to implementation and operational handoverCollaborate on identity infrastructure pipelines and automationContribute to strategic and roadmap decisions for our enterprise IAM estateMentor junior engineers and shape identity engineering standardsManage stakeholders across IT, OT, Senior Leadership, Information Security, Cyber, Cloud Infrastructure, and third-party vendors Technologies: Active DirectoryArchitectCloudIAMSupportSecurity More:
We are a global enterprise organisation offering a senior IAM Architect opportunity to take ownership of our on-premises Active Directory estate within a complex hybrid identity environment. Based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, the role requires onsite presence twice per month and offers a salary of up to £90k plus a 15% annual bonus. You will work closely with cloud and infrastructure teams to evolve our broader IAM strategy, with the independence to introduce new technologies, process improvements, and automation across the identity domain. This is a chance to help build a robust, modern, and secure IAM platform that can automate, protect, and scale across our enterprise, including both traditional IT and manufacturing/OT environments.
last updated 30 week of 2026