Cyber Security Architect IDAM

I Confidential; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to join their team. This pivotal role involves shaping secure, scalable solutions and managing end-to-end solution design aligned with business requirements. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, engage with senior stakeholders, and have deep expertise in areas like Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Cloud Services for AI. If you are ready to make an impact in AI-driven transformation, apply now.

Qualifications

• Deep technical experience in multiple cybersecurity domains.
• Broad IT background with effective communication skills.
• Proven track record in large-scale IT transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end solution designs.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor project teams.

Skills

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Cloud Provider Services for AI

Policy-driven Access Control

Tools

BizzDesign

Archi

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. This position involves managing end-to-end solution design, delivering Solution Design Documents aligned with business requirements, strategies, standards, and patterns. You will create high-level designs, define new architecture patterns, and sign off on key decisions, design deviations, and technical risks.

As a Security Architect, you will present solutions to design authorities and senior stakeholders, provide technical thought leadership, and act as a subject matter expert across projects and programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end solution designs aligned with reference architecture and business needs.
• Create and publish design decision records, options, and deviation requests.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Translate Agentic AI Identity and Access requirements into robust architecture solutions.
• Ensure designs are efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with governance processes.
• Present designs at technical authorities and steering committees for approval.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor project teams.

Cybersecurity Expertise

Deep technical experience in at least two of the following domains:

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Agentic AI/ML Services
• Cloud Provider Services for AI
• Policy-driven Access Control

• Broad IT background with ability to communicate effectively with non-security SMEs.
• Experience in enterprise and solution architecture interlock.
• Proven track record in large-scale IT transformation programmes.
• IAM solution design for agentic AI platforms.
• Working knowledge of GCP and Kubernetes

Tools & Technologies

• Experience with BizzDesign, Archi, or UML for high-level designs.
• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence for project and documentation management.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of architectural governance and design authority processes.
• Ability to manage technical risks and dependencies effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with leadership capabilities across technical teams.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help us design secure solutions for the future of AI-driven transformation.

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