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Lead Security Architect – Identity and Access Management (IAM), Salford
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Client:
Bupa
Location:
Salford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Lead Security Architect – Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Permanent
We make health happen
At Bupa, our purpose is simple but powerful — helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We’re a global healthcare provider and insurer with no shareholders, which means our customers come first in everything we do.
As ourLead Security Architect – IAM, you’ll play a key role in protecting the digital identities of our people, customers, and partners. You’ll help shape and deliver a secure, scalable, and user-friendly identity and access management strategy that supports our digital transformation and keeps our systems safe.
This is your chance to join a team that’s passionate about innovation, security, and making a real difference to people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
As our Lead Security Architect – IAM, you’ll:
* Define and maintain our enterprise IAM architecture, aligned with Zero Trust principles.
* Develop reusable design patterns and reference models for IAM services like identity lifecycle, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, MFA, and PAM.
* Lead the integration of IAM solutions across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem platforms including Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and legacy systems.
* Evaluate and select IAM technologies such as Entra ID, Okta, CyberArk, and SailPoint.
* Design scalable identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions for staff, customers, and third parties.
* Collaborate with teams across Cybersecurity, Risk, Engineering, and Compliance to embed IAM controls.
* Stay ahead of emerging trends like decentralised identity and passkeys and guide architectural innovation.
* Provide expert consultancy during audits, incident response, and solution design.
* Support internal and external risk, compliance, and audit reviews.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. You’ll need:
* 7+ years’ experience in IAM, security architecture, or cloud engineering with a strong IAM focus.
* Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM strategies.
* Strong knowledge of IAM governance, access reviews, and compliance frameworks.
* Hands-on experience with platforms like Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, and BeyondTrust.
* Familiarity with identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect) and Zero Trust models.
* Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including Kubernetes and SaaS integrations.
* Relevant certifications (e.g. SC-300, CIAM, CISSP, CCSP, SABSA) are a plus.
* Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
* A passion for continuous improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role, you’ll receive the following benefits and more:
* 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell
* Enhanced parental leave
* Annual performance-based bonus
* Private medical insurance
* Access to our health assessments and wellbeing services
* Discounts on Bupa products and services
Why Bupa
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
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