Lead IAM Architect - 6 Months - Inside IR35 - Remote

Lead IAM Technical Architect | Remote (occasional travel to Swindon) | Contract to March 2027 | Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Lead IAM Technical Architect to lead the design of a future-state Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture as part of a strategic transformation programme. You will assess the current IAM landscape, define a target architecture, identify risks and gaps, and develop a roadmap for delivering modern identity capabilities across the organisation. Key areas of focus:
Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) processesAuthentication & Access Management (AM)Privileged Access Management (PAM)Customer & Citizen Identity (CIAM)Non-Human / Machine Identity ManagementIdentity federation and trust frameworksZero Trust architecture
Essential experience:
Extensive IAM architecture experience in large, complex environmentsStrong Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) expertise (essential)Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management and access governanceExperience with platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, AWS Cognito, IGA and PAM solutionsProven ability to design target-state architectures and migration strategiesStrong stakeholder engagement and technical leadership skillsKnowledge of Zero Trust principles and least-privilege access modelsSignificant IGA architecture experience. Access Management experience alone will not be sufficient.