Solution Architect IAM

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience in Solution Architecture, Identity and Access Management or Cyber Security environments
• Experience designing, implementing and evolving enterprise-scale Identity and Access Management solutions
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles, encryption, digital certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Experience implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
• Experience with directory services such as Active Directory, Azure AD and LDAP, including integration with IAM platforms

Responsibilities:

• Design and evolve Identity and Access Management solutions that align with business objectives and technology strategies
• Define and maintain IAM policies, standards and architectural principles to support secure and consistent access management
• Ensure IAM solutions are effectively integrated with enterprise applications, APIs, platforms and third-party services
• Support the implementation of authentication, authorisation, identity governance and access control capabilities
• Provide architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams throughout design, build and deployment activities
• Work closely with Product Owners, Cyber Security specialists and Enterprise Architects to ensure IAM solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Azure
• IAM
• Support
• LDAP
• Security
• Cloud
• Architect
• Network

More:

We are BAE Systems, and this role will be assigned to our Edgewing joint venture in the Reading area, with the position preferably based at Frimley and mostly on-site working expected, although flexible working arrangements may be possible. Edgewing offers a unique opportunity to help shape a company from the ground up and to build something world-class, bringing together UK, Italian and Japanese expertise in global defence. We offer a career with purpose, lifelong learning, meaningful work, rewards tailored to you and your family, support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

last updated 37 week of 2026