Job Description

Security IAM Architect / Specialist

UK Government

• Outside IR35
• 550- 600
• Remote
• Start ASAP
• 6 month contract

SR2 is working with a consultancy supporting the delivery of a major central government data transformation programme. They are looking for an experienced Security Identity & Access Management Specialist to help design the security architecture for a large-scale federated data-sharing platform.

You'll play a key role in shaping how organisations securely discover, access and share data, leading the design of identity, access control and policy enforcement capabilities across a complex, multi-organisation ecosystem. Working closely with architects, developers and governance teams, you'll translate security, risk and business requirements into scalable, practical technical solutions.

Requirements:

• Strong security architecture experience delivering complex enterprise or federated platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM), federated identity and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience designing Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) solutions and policy-as-code using Open Policy Agent (OPA).
• Strong understanding of OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML and SCIM.
• Experience securing cloud-native, API-driven and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of threat modelling, security non-functional requirements and security assurance.
• Experience integrating with enterprise identity providers and IAM platforms.
• Ability to produce high-quality security architecture and design documentation.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience within central government, regulated industries or critical national infrastructure would be beneficial.

Please apply with a copy of your CV and Emma from SR2 will be in touch with suitable applicants regarding the next steps.