About this role
Salary: £61,000 - 101,000 per year
Requirements: Previous experience in identity and access management within 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 identity technologies, including LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, SAML and OpenID ConnectStrong understanding of Azure AD, Office 365 identity, hybrid identity and cloud-native identity solutionsProficiency in privileged access management (PAM) and role-based or attribute-based access control (RBAC/ABAC)Knowledge of identity governance, access certification and entitlement managementExpertise in API security, service-to-service authentication and microservices identityUnderstanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocolsExceptional strategic thinking and 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 excellenceEligibility to meet applicable UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including residency requirements for the role, and the right to work in the United Kingdom; some roles may also have nationality requirements Responsibilities: Design enterprise-scale identity and access management architectures to support defence operationsArchitect secure authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), authorisation, role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC) and privileged access management (PAM) solutionsDevelop identity governance, access lifecycle management and entitlement management strategiesLead IDAM technology evaluation and vendor selectionEnsure IDAM architectures comply with Classification Guides, Defence Security Policy and ITAR regulationsDesign identity solutions that support defence contractor personnel vetting (PRF) requirementsArchitect data protection and encryption strategies aligned with defence security standardsLead security risk assessments for IDAM systems and vulnerabilitiesDesign audit and logging capabilities to support compliance and forensic requirementsLead the design and implementation of modern IDAM platforms, including AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping and ForgeRockDesign cloud-ready and hybrid identity solutions for multi-cloud environmentsGuide API-driven identity architecture and microservices-based identity solutionsLead IDAM system migrations and technology modernisation programmesLead IDAM technical teams, provide architectural mentoring and establish design standards, architecture patterns and operational governanceDrive technical decisions through IDAM design reviews and document architecture decisions and design specificationsDesign IDAM integrations with enterprise applications, systems and cloud platformsArchitect identity federation, single sign-on (SSO) and cross-domain authenticationSupport IDAM operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident responseEstablish IDAM lifecycle management and continuous improvement processesServe as the technical authority in 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, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly women, underrepresented groups and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are committed to an inclusive, supportive and accessible environment. This is an IDAM Architect role based in Hampshire, onsite five days per week, designing and delivering identity and access management solutions for defence and aerospace environments. Our work model prioritises in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles and life circumstances.
last updated 39 week of 2026