Principal Security Architect - IAM
We are seeking a Principal Security Architect specialising in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to define and lead the security architecture strategy across a complex, technology-driven environment. In this senior role, you will establish scalable, resilient and risk-based IAM capabilities that support business objectives while protecting critical systems, data and users. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, cloud, engineering, compliance and business stakeholders to translate strategic requirements into practical architectural outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining IAM reference architectures, principles, standards and roadmaps covering identity governance, privileged access management, workforce and customer identities, authentication, authorisation, federation and directory services. You will provide architectural oversight for cloud and hybrid environments, evaluate emerging technologies, and ensure that solutions align with zero-trust principles, least-privilege access and secure-by-design practices. You will also lead design reviews, identify and mitigate security risks, support major transformation programmes, and contribute to policies, control frameworks and audit activities. The role will involve influencing senior stakeholders, challenging existing approaches constructively and communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
To succeed, you will bring substantial experience in security architecture and IAM, with a strong understanding of modern identity platforms, access governance, privileged access controls, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, directory technologies and identity lifecycle management. Experience designing IAM solutions across public cloud and on-premises environments is essential, along with knowledge of relevant security frameworks, regulatory requirements and threat modelling techniques. Professional certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or recognised IAM credentials are desirable. You should be an accomplished communicator and strategic thinker who can balance security, usability, cost and delivery considerations, while providing clear technical leadership and mentoring to architects and engineering teams.
Principal Security Architect - IAM
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