Technical Architect; IDAM

We are seeking a Technical Architect specialising in Identity & Access Management (IDAM) to support the design and delivery of secure identity solutions within complex public sector environments. This role will focus on architecting and implementing identity platforms across Microsoft Entra , Okta, and hybrid identity environments, integrating with M365, Azure, AWS, and on‑prem infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure identity services are secure, scalable and aligned with modern Zero Trust and access governance principles.

You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and engineering teams to design identity architectures that support secure access to enterprise systems and cloud services., Identity Architecture

• Design and implement enterprise IDAM architectures across Microsoft Entra , Okta, and hybrid identity environments
• Develop identity strategies covering authentication, federation, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle management
• Architect identity solutions supporting M365, Azure, AWS, and on‑prem infrastructure

• Design and enforce least privilege access models and identity governance controls
• Implement modern identity security capabilities including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Zero Trust frameworks
• Ensure identity architecture aligns with security frameworks and regulatory requirements

• Lead integration of identity platforms with enterprise applications, cloud services, and SaaS platforms
• Design and support SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and federation services
• Support secure onboarding of applications into centralised identity platforms

• Provide architectural guidance across engineering and security teams
• Produce architecture documentation, security design artefacts and technical roadmaps
• Support delivery teams in implementing identity solutions aligned with architectural principles

• Work with senior technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure identity architecture
• Support public sector programmes delivering secure digital services at scale

• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD) and Okta
• Experience with JML processes and retrofitting MFA solutions onto existing systems.
• Experience architecting hybrid identity environments
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect)
• Experience designing identity solutions within Azure and/or AWS cloud environments
• Knowledge of M365 identity integration
• Experience designing Zero Trust identity models
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected.

Details of this will be discussed with you at interview Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

• Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity governance solutions
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO
  27001 or government security frameworks

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought‑provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• Development - access to Linked In Learning, a management development programme, and training
• Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working - including home working and part time
• Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation