IDAM Architect - DV Cleared - on-site Farnborough

Job Description DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. IDAM Architect Location: Farnborough (onsite 5 days per week) Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of the work and our customer requirement, candidate are required to hold DV clearance The IDAM (Identity, Access and Data Management) Architect designs, governs and implements enterprise-scale identity and access management solutions for defence and aerospace environments. You will architect secure authentication, authorisation and identity governance frameworks, lead IDAM modernisation programmes, and ensure compliance with stringent defence security and regulatory requirements. This role demands deep expertise in identity platforms, security architecture and MOD-compliant IDAM design. Key Responsibilities IDAM Architecture & Strategy Design enterprise-scale identity and access management architectures supporting defence operations. Security & Compliance Ensure IDAM architectures comply with MOD Classification Guides, Defence Security Policy and ITAR regulations. Design identity solutions supporting defence contractor personnel vetting (PRF) requirements. Architect data protection and encryption strategies aligned with defence security standards. Lead security risk assessments for IDAM systems and vulnerabilities. IDAM Modernisation & Implementation Lead design and implementation of modern IDAM platforms (AD/Azure AD, Okta, Ping, ForgeRock). Design cloud-ready and hybrid identity solutions supporting multi-cloud environments. Guide API-driven identity architecture and microservices-based identity solutions. Establish IDAM design standards, architecture patterns and operational governance. Document IDAM architecture decisions and design specifications. Support IDAM operational readiness, performance monitoring and incident response. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as technical authority for IDAM architecture discussions with customer leadership. What Youll Bring Previous experience in identity and access management within a architecture role. Track record of leading IDAM modernisation and technology transformation programmes. Deep expertise in IDAM architecture patterns, methodologies and best practices. Strong understanding of Azure AD, Office 365 identity, hybrid identity and cloud-native identity solutions.