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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IAM Architect - **Company:** Middle Recruitment Limited - **Location:** Basingstoke, UK - **Salary:** £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, ManageEngine - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5822289415 ## About the Role * We require extensive enterprise-level experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, including architecture, implementation, governance, and roadmap ownership. * We require a strong architectural background in designing identity infrastructure solutions. * We require proven experience delivering identity modernisation at scale. * We require a track record of leading complex identity infrastructure projects from inception to completion. * We require experience working within large, global enterprise environments. * We require experience with enterprise-level Joiner, Mover, Leaver automation integrations. * We require a strong understanding of IAM security principles, including governance, least privilege, Zero Trust, modern authentication, and alignment to recognised security frameworks. * We require experience delivering Privileged Access Management solutions at scale. * We require strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. * We require the ability to mentor and develop junior engineers. * We require the right to work in the UK, as no sponsorship is available. * We would value exposure to FIDO2 or modern passwordless authentication methods. * We would value experience with ManageEngine or Delinea. * We would value identity-related certifications. ## Description * We will lead the modernisation and optimisation of our enterprise Active Directory infrastructure. * We will drive improvements across our hybrid identity environment, including on-premises and cloud synchronisation and source of authority evolution. * We will design and deliver complex identity infrastructure projects such as certificate authority rollout, domain consolidation, and authentication modernisation. * We will evaluate and implement modern authentication methods, including FIDO2. * We will support identity integration across manufacturing and operational technology environments. * We will lead identity infrastructure initiatives end-to-end, from concept and design through implementation and operational handover. * We will collaborate on identity infrastructure pipelines and automation. * We will contribute to strategic and roadmap decisions for our enterprise IAM estate. * We will mentor junior engineers and help shape our identity engineering standards. * We will manage stakeholders across IT, OT, senior leadership, information security, cyber, cloud infrastructure, and third-party vendors. Technologies: * Active Directory * Architect * Cloud * IAM * Support * Security, We are a global enterprise organisation offering an Identity & Access Management Architect opportunity based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, with hybrid working of 2 to 3 days per week. This role offers a salary of up to £90k plus a 15% annual bonus. We are looking for someone to take ownership of our on-premises Active Directory estate within a complex hybrid identity environment, working closely with our cloud and infrastructure teams to evolve our broader IAM strategy. 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