About this role
Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements: Must hold or be eligible to obtain DV clearance; existing DV clearance is essential10 years continuous UK residency requiredMinimum 12 years identity and access management experience, including 5 years in an architecture roleProven experience designing enterprise-scale IDAM solutionsStrong background in defence, aerospace or government IDAM programmesDemonstrated expertise with modern identity platforms, including Azure AD, Okta, Ping and ForgeRockTrack record of leading IDAM modernisation and technology transformation programmesDeep expertise in IDAM architecture patterns, methodologies and best practicesExpert-level knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, SAML and OpenID ConnectStrong understanding of Azure AD, Office 365 identity, hybrid identity and cloud-native identity solutionsProficiency in PAM, RBAC and ABACKnowledge of identity governance, access certification and entitlement managementExpertise in API security, service-to-service authentication and microservices identityFamiliarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence complianceUnderstanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocolsExceptional strategic thinking with strong technical depthOutstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical capabilitiesProven ability to lead technical teams and influence senior stakeholdersCommitment to security and compliance excellenceExperience with defence or aerospace IDAM programmesCISSP, CISM or equivalent security certificationsAzure AD or Okta advanced certificationsExperience with identity-driven security and zero-trust architectureKnowledge of ITAR compliance and export controls Responsibilities: Design enterprise-scale identity and access management architectures supporting defence operationsArchitect secure authentication, multi-factor authentication and authorisation frameworksDesign role-based access control, attribute-based access control and privilege access management solutionsDevelop identity governance, access lifecycle management and entitlement management strategiesLead IDAM technology evaluation and vendor selection processesEnsure IDAM architectures comply with MOD Classification Guides, Defence Security Policy and ITAR regulationsDesign identity solutions supporting defence contractor personnel vetting requirementsArchitect data protection and encryption strategies aligned with defence security standardsLead security risk assessments for IDAM systems and vulnerabilitiesDesign audit and logging capabilities supporting MOD compliance and forensic requirementsLead design and implementation of modern IDAM platforms such as AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping and ForgeRockDesign cloud-ready and hybrid identity solutions supporting multi-cloud environmentsGuide API-driven identity architecture and microservices-based identity solutionsLead IDAM system migrations and technology modernisation programmesLead IDAM technical teams and provide architectural mentoringEstablish IDAM design standards, architecture patterns and operational governanceDrive technical decision-making through IDAM design reviewsDocument IDAM architecture decisions and design specificationsDesign IDAM integration with enterprise applications, systems and cloud platformsArchitect identity federation, single sign-on and cross-domain authenticationSupport IDAM operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident responseEstablish IDAM lifecycle management and continuous improvement processesServe as technical authority for IDAM architecture discussions with customer leadershipPresent identity and access management recommendations to defence programme teamsLead IDAM design workshops and customer validation activities Technologies: APIActive DirectoryArchitectAzureCloudCryptographySupportLDAPOAuthOffice 365OpenIDRBACSAMLSecuritymicroservices More:
We are DXC Technology, a Fortune 500 company with over 40 years presence in the UK, and we have recently established our Aerospace and Defence Hub in Farnborough, Hampshire. We deliver secure identity, access and data management solutions that enable defence and aerospace organisations to operate securely at scale. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Farnborough, working within our Aerospace and Defence team. We offer a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, flexible working and professional development support. We prioritise in-person collaboration while still supporting wellbeing, productivity and different working styles, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
last updated 31 week of 2026