Contract role (12 months + 12-month extension) via recruiter Aurec, embedding an Identity Solution Architect in a Federal Government department to lead an enterprise IAM modernisation - migrating legacy AD, MIM and AD FS to Microsoft Entra ID, with Zero Trust, SSO, JML automation, and security assurance docs (SSP/SRMP, IRAP). NV1 clearance required.
Join a high-profile modernisation initiative within a prominent Federal Government department, leading the architectural vision and technical design for an enterprise-wide Identity and Access Management (IAM) transformation.
Drive the transition from legacy identity technologies to a supported, cloud-ready Microsoft Entra ID platform while shaping Zero Trust architecture and modern authentication across complex government systems.
Lead discovery, architecture, and technical design workshops across business, cyber security, and operational stakeholders.
Develop and maintain current-state, transition-state, and target-state architecture artefacts including High Level Designs (HLDs), Detailed Solution Designs (DSDs), and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
Define identity integration, modern authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), and automated Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflow patterns centred on Microsoft Entra ID.
Evaluate technical risks, constraints, and legacy dependencies across Active Directory, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), and AD FS.
Draft and maintain critical security assurance documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs), while supporting IRAP assessments and Authority to Operate (AtO) processes.
Provide architecture assurance and ongoing technical leadership to engineering teams throughout solution build, deployment, and operational handover.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
Technical Toolkit: Deep expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, MIM, AD FS, Conditional Access, phishing-resistant MFA, SSO, Identity Governance, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Zero Trust/SASE integration frameworks.
Experience: Proven track record as an Identity Solution Architect designing and delivering enterprise-scale IAM modernisations and legacy system transitions within complex government environments.
Core Capabilities: Strong security documentation capabilities (SSP, SRMP, IRAP support) combined with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to guide technical delivery teams.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance: Due to the security environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance.
How to Apply
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