Collaboration & Networks Programme - Identity Lead Architect

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Who Speclialist Work With Technical Programme Manager Other Project Members as required C-level Customer Team Business Stakeholders Head of IT InfoSec Internal IT Team External Suppliers What Specialists Work On The Identity Architect’s role is to strategically design and implement in-house & SaaS Security Solutions and architectures that support core organizational authentication functions, and assure their high availability. This individual will gain organisational commitment for all solutions & plans, as well as evaluate and select all technologies required to complete those plans. In addition, the Identity Architect provides technical leadership across the organisation, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. Where the Work Takes Place Swindon, York, Bristol, Tonbridge, Lincoln, Stockport, London, Portsmouth, Bradford, Taunton, Newcastle, Preston, Birmingham, Cambridge Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements Swindon base, expectation 2-days a week with facilities to accommodate NHSPS staff and / or its suppliers as required. 3-days a week at any of the above locations and / or supplier sites at the customers discretion based on the needs of the Programme, predominantly London or Taunton. Work Location Swindon, York, Bristol, Tonbridge, Lincoln, Stockport, London, Portsmouth, Bradford, Taunton, Newcastle, Preston, Birmingham, Cambridge Security Clearance Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience 15 years work experience delivering transformation infrastructure Projects Experience defining, implementing and integrating security controls in Cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments. Background in securing services and/or architecting separation controls in Cloud systems. In depth expertise with integration on premise AD with Windows Azure Active Directory Knowledge and Understanding of information security frameworks practices, standards, and guidelines relating to personal customer data. Extensive experience in developing strategic Solutions architecture plans. Hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis. Proven experience in Solutions and network design and development. Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices. Proven project planning and management experience. Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Nice to Haves min 5 years experience of delivery Projects with Public Sector. Hands on configuration of Azure and O365 tenants and components therein. Experience of multiple IDAM solutions, including SaaS & IDaaS. Hands-on experience of Windows Azure Active Directory (WAAD) and ecosystems tooling. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Able to work on their own and under as required. Able to direct & lead a Team of technical specialists. Able to effectively communicate with C-Level customers through to workers with low levels of digital technology literacy. Works in a collaborative & open manner to develop the organisations IT Team. Leaves behind a legacy of learning that enables the IT Team to operate the services. Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 20% Price 30% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £1,750