Job Title: DV Cleared Identity Architect Location: Corsham Employment Type: Contract Clearance Level: Developed Vetting (DV) – Active clearance required Start Date - ASAP Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Identity Architect to lead the design and implementation of identity and access management (IAM) solutions across secure environments. This role is critical in ensuring robust authentication, authorization, and identity governance within classified systems and networks. Key Responsibilities Design and architect scalable IAM solutions aligned with enterprise security policies and compliance standards Lead technical delivery of identity platforms including Azure AD, Active Directory, and federated identity systems Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate identity services across platforms Define and enforce identity lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access strategies Conduct risk assessments and ensure identity solutions meet NCSC and MOD security requirements Provide technical leadership and mentoring to IAM engineers and support staff Maintain documentation and contribute to architecture governance boards Required Skills & Experience Active DV clearance (Developed Vetting) – essential Proven experience in identity architecture within secure or classified environments Strong knowledge of IAM technologies: Azure AD, AD FS, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and secure enclave design Experience with identity governance tools (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt) is a plus Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as CISSP, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar Experience working with UK government departments or defence organisations Understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, and UK Cyber Essentials frameworks