Security Solution Architect - inside IR35

A Security Solution Architect is required for an initial 2 month contract which is likely to extend. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week on site in Sheffield and is inside ir35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company.

Role Description:

Our client is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the organisation. One of the pillars of that programme is Privileged Access Management (PAM). They are working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements.
We are seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey.

Key skills and experience:

Cybersecurity Expertise:
*Experience as a Solution Architect with knowledge of identity & access management, and especially PAM.
*Strong experience documenting High-Level and Low-Level designs.
*Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security technical SMEs at a comfortable level.
*Experience working in large-scale IT transformation programmes.
*Experience working with PAM solutions such as CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea/Thycotic and OneIdentity.

Qualifications & Certifications:
*CISSP/CISM certification or other broad cybersecurity industry-recognised certificate.

Platform & Technology:
*BizzDesign, Archi, or generic UML visualisation experience for high-level designs.
*Working proficiency in Jira for project & tasks management.
*Working proficiency in Confluence for documentation.

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