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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Proven experience as a Solution or Technical Architect delivering Microsoft identity solutions.Strong knowledge of Active Directory, ADFS, Windows Server 2022, and enterprise IAM.Experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SSO, and RBAC.Good understanding of networking, DNS, firewalls, routing, and load balancing.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience working within Defence or other highly secure environments.Active UKSV DV clearance.Sole British nationality with a valid UK passport.Microsoft Identity or Solutions Architect certifications are desirable.Hybrid identity and PowerShell automation experience are desirable. Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and implementation of a new on-premise IAM platform.Design secure identity solutions using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, and ADFS.Deliver Single Sign-On (SSO), federation, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) solutions.Define architecture standards, technical governance, and best practices.Produce HLDs, LLDs, and technical documentation.Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement throughout project delivery. Technologies: Active DirectoryArchitectIAMLoad BalancingOAuthOpenIDPowerShellRBACSAMLSecurityWindows More:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of a greenfield Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform within a highly secure environment. This is a site-based role in South West, offered at £680 to £720 per day inside IR35. We will be working closely with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to shape a modern Microsoft-based identity solution. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-profile IAM transformation programme using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies in a secure, mission-critical environment.
last updated 30 week of 2026