IDAM Architect

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect - Contract Location: Remote Contract length: Initial 6-12 Months Sector: Insurance The Opportunity Our client, a well-established organization in the financial services sector, is looking for a senior IAM Architect on a contract basis. You'll set the technical direction for their identity and access landscape across multiple domains, from early planning through to delivery. You'll be the go-to expert when projects hit blockers or when complex issues need a final technical call. What You'll Be doing Designing, integrating, and shaping the strategy for IAM platforms that span several business and technology domainsActing as the top point of technical escalation for project roadblocks and live operational issuesSetting architecture standards and best-practice guidelines, including solutions that bring together a mix of platforms, operating systems, and applicationsWorking with the IAM, infrastructure, and cybersecurity risk and engineering teams, keeping them up to date on industry developments and advising on the direction of the IAM programGuiding business stakeholders and project teams with clear technical recommendationsOverseeing and directing external vendors and partnersLeading the introduction of new technologies, from requirements gathering through design and rolloutHelping define how IAM platform performance and reliability are measured and reported What You'll bring Experience9+ years in architecture roles, ideally across multiple or highly complex domains, plus a degree in a relevant field (or equivalent practical experience)Hands-on depth across the mainIAM disciplines: Authentication and authorization: LDAP, Active DirectoryIdentity management: NetIQ / OpenText IDM is a plusPrivileged access management: CyberArk is a plusAccess recertification and governance: OpenText IGA is a plusRelevant industry certificationsComfortable working in Agile environments and tracking work in JIRA, and able to manage projects across different methodologies and business areasSkillsStrong technical writing and diagrammingConfident communicator who can run cross-functional meetings, present clearly, and win stakeholder buy-inCalm under pressure, able to resolve conflict and keep things moving through setbacksInclusive and diplomatic, with the ability to see an issue from several angles and work well with a wide range of people