Advance Border Control IDAM Architect

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Summary of the work The Advance Border Control (ABC) Identity Management Architect will assist with the selection, implementation and integration of Access Management Services Layer functionality and management tool set, focusing on authentication / authorisation and roles management integrated to central Home Office services, such as Active Directory and CDP. Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length To 30/6/2019 with the option to extend for 6 months. Latest start date Thursday 1 March 2018 Maximum Day Rate 950 Who Speclialist Work With The specialist will report to the ABC Delivery Manager and will work closely with the Product Owner, Delivery Lead, Scrum Master,DevOps, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and Infrastructure Architects. What Specialists Work On The Advance Border Control (ABC) Identity Management Architect will assist with the selection, implementation and integration of Access Management Services Layer functionality and management tool set, focusing on authentication / authorisation and roles management integrated to central Home Office services, such as Active Directory and CDP. Skills & Experience • Significant Security/Identity Management architectural, design, technical leadership, development and problem-solving experience (10%) • Knowledge of UK Borders systems landscape and Security/Idenitity Management requirements (10%) • Experience of design of high quality, maintainable Identity Management software solutions, meeting Non-functional, hosting and security requirements (10%) • Demonstrate deep knowledge and experience of web based service interfaces used in an Identity Management context (10%) • Experience with Identity Management and Role Management including experience with Active Directory, OpenID Connect, and Spring Security. (5%) • Knowledge and experience of build and deploy in Cloud (AWS) platform with microservices, containers and open source DevOps tool-sets (5%) Nice to Haves • Experience and knowledge of access technologies used in data layer related to Postgres, Apache Camel, Knox, Ranger and Drools (5%) • Experience of Red Hat SSO / Keycloak (3%) • Experience of HO's ACP and DevOps Patterns and Enterprise Integration Patterns (2%) Work Location The specialist will be predominantly based at Home Office premises at Lunar House, Croydon, CR9 2BY, but may be required to attend Marsham Street, London, SW1; and MetroPoint , Croydon; Surrey; or other locations as necessary. Working Arrangments The specialist is expected to alongside existing delivery teams focussed on specific outcomes. The specialist will conform to prevailing Home Office rules & procedures. The specialist requires being physically on site Monday – Friday. Approximate hours are 08:00 – 18:00. Expenses will conform to Home Office internal policies and will not be payable within the M25. Security Clearance Security clearance of Security Check (SC) is required. Additional T&Cs These roles are deemed to be outside the scope of IR35 of the Intermediaries legislation. Candidates may be working towards obtaining SC clearance and must possess this by the latest start date. The HO may support the candidate with this process, but this must be in place by employment commencement. Candidates with DV Clearance have already undergone SC level checks will also be considered. Work History/ CV's will be requested once the shortlisting process is complete. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a very varied work schedule • Understanding of working across a broad geographical area and different functional departments with competing priorities • Work closely with colleagues and be transparent and collaborative in all communications • Be respectful and work with integrity and flexibility. • Excellent communicator with experience of presenting architecture and designs to Technical forums Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Notice - more information on the Security Clearance required "To access the Home Office building at East Croydon, current Security Clearance is required. SC will also be required for access to the production system and service data. For the avoidance of doubt this means either:a) SC clearance has been approved or renewed by any government department within six months prior to the start dateb) SC clearance has been used within any government department (preferably the Home Office) within 12 months prior to the start date"