IDAM Solution Architect

IDAM Solution Architect
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
● Review, develop and maintain the overall identity and access management architecture, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives.
● Research different possible design solutions and features, based on best practice solutions and industry trends, to best suite GNM requirements.
● Refine and enforce user access provisioning and deprovisioning processes, including user lifecycle management, access request workflows, and role-based access controls (RBAC).
● Lead and deliver the strategic solution for all elements relating to identity management and its integration with other technology platforms and applications.
● Providing support and advice on integrating with IDAM solutions, including principles of authentication, role-based access control and privileged access management.
● Continuously assess and improve access control mechanisms, authentication methods, and authorization frameworks.
● Create comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures
● Act as SME for all IDAM principles such as Authentication, Authorisation, federation, role-based access control, etc.
● Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to integrate identity and access management systems with existing infrastructure, applications, and services.
● Source and share knowledge pertaining to governance and compliance associated with IDAM.

When necessary, provide training and guidance to IT teams and end-users on identity and access management best practices, tools, and processes.
Knowledge & experience
● Proven experience as an Identity and Access Management Solutions Architect, preferably in a large-scale enterprise environment.
● Experience of successfully implementing CyberArk PAM in a hybrid cloud and on-prem environment
● Expert knowledge and experience of working with Active Directory and Azure Active Directory
● Experience of working with Identity Governance and Administration solutions such as SailPoint, NetIQ, MIM or similar
● Deep understanding of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect and LDAP protocols
● Knowledge of Google and Microsoft SSO solutions
● Knowledge of password management technologies
● Knowledge and experience of system integration techniques
● Deep understanding of the implications of IDAM on Information Security
● Experience of automation and scripting (particularly in PowerShell) would be beneficial
● Proven expertise in Identity & Access Management and expertise in on boarding and off boarding processes (JML) and implementing related solutions.
Skills and behaviours
● The ability to communicate clearly in speech and in writing and translate complex technical concepts for end users of all levels of technical competence
● The ability to work effectively in a team environment, sharing knowledge and skills and developing productive working relationships
● Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
● Making sense of complex issues even when information is incomplete
Personality characteristics
● Strong negotiation skills and is able to develop mutually agreeable outcomes with people at varying levels within the organisation