Technical Architect (IDAM)

The Role

We are seeking a Technical Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IDAM) to support the design and delivery of secure identity solutions within complex public sector environments.

This role will focus on architecting and implementing identity platforms across Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and hybrid identity environments, integrating with M365, Azure, AWS, and on-prem infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure identity services are secure, scalable and aligned with modern Zero Trust and access governance principles.

You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and engineering teams to design identity architectures that support secure access to enterprise systems and cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

Identity Architecture

• Design and implement enterprise IDAM architectures across Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and hybrid identity environments
• Develop identity strategies covering authentication, federation, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management
• Architect identity solutions supporting M365, Azure, AWS, and on-prem infrastructure

Access & Security Controls

• Design and enforce least privilege access models and identity governance controls
• Implement modern identity security capabilities including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust frameworks
• Ensure identity architecture aligns with security frameworks and regulatory requirements

Identity Integration

• Lead integration of identity platforms with enterprise applications, cloud services, and SaaS platforms
• Design and support SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and federation services
• Support secure onboarding of applications into centralised identity platforms

Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural guidance across engineering and security teams
• Produce architecture documentation, security design artefacts and technical roadmaps
• Support delivery teams in implementing identity solutions aligned with architectural principles

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with senior technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure identity architecture
• Support public sector programmes delivering secure digital services at scale

Requirements:
• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Okta

• Experience with JML processes and retrofitting MFA solutions onto existing systems.

• Experience architecting hybrid identity environments
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
• Experience designing identity solutions within Azure and/or AWS cloud environments
• Knowledge of M365 identity integration
• Experience designing Zero Trust identity models
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments

Desirable

• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity governance solutions
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO27001 or government security frameworks

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview

Benefits:
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

By joining us you can expect

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment

Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training

Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible Working – including home working and part time

Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes

Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year

Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation

Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution

Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary

Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)