Security Architect - Zero Trust & Access Controls

* Align IAM architecture with agile delivery, Dev Sec Ops  practices, and infrastructure-as-code approaches.
* Design identity controls enabling risk-based authentication, adaptive MFA, and continuous authorisation.
* Develop migration strategies from legacy IAM systems to modern cloud-native platforms.
* Governance & Risk Management.
* Participate in security governance forums, design authority and architecture review boards.
* Conduct IAM assessments, access reviews, segregation of duties analysis, and privilege escalation risk reviews.
* Ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, PSD2, DORA) through identity controls and access certification.
* Extensive experience in security architecture with deep IAM, preferably within the Financial Services Industry.
* Proven experience in designing and implementing IAM solutions.
* Deep understanding of cloud security architecture and control (AWS, Azure).
* Experience with modern authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML) and fraud prevention technologies.
* Extensive knowledge and expertise on securing mobile apps, API transactions and system integrations with optimal combination of security capabilities.
* Knowledge of application cryptography, PKI infrastructure and use of mobile TEE.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
* Able to work under pressure in a fast paced, transformation-focused environment.  dependant on role level   only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's number one platform for private investors. Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence, and today, we are trusted with more than £120 billion by over 1.7 million clients.

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