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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Identity & IAM Architect - **Company:** Falcon - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, DevOps, Digital Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Azure Active Directory, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Okta, Cyberark, Technical Debt, OpenText, Api Design, Api Gateway, SailPoint, Microservices - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/AFDF5420B3194E77A8 ## About the Role Extensive Enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience Proven experience as a Lead/Senior Architect on complex enterprise platforms Strong experience within UK Government, Public Sector or other highly regulated environments Deep understanding of: * Identity Lifecycle Management * Access Governance * Identity Workflows * Identity Schemas * Data Flows * APIs * Microservices * Platform Configuration * Integration Patterns * Audit & Compliance Experience working across: * Development Teams * DevOps * Infrastructure * Data Engineering * Service Operations * Suppliers & Delivery Partners Strong stakeholder engagement with both technical and executive audiences, * SailPoint * Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD * OpenText/NetIQ * Okta * ForgeRock * CyberArk Experience with: * AWS-hosted platforms * LDAP & Directory Services * API Gateways * ETL & Data Integration * Workflow Engines * Legacy-to-Cloud Modernisation * Service Transition & BAU Readiness * Secure-by-Design Architecture ## Description We are looking for an experienced Lead Identity & IAM Architect to take ownership of the architecture across a large-scale Enterprise Identity Service supporting a secure UK Government programme. This is a hands-on technical architecture role, not a governance or documentation-focused position. You'll work closely with engineering, data, DevOps, service operations and senior stakeholders to shape the future of a complex enterprise identity platform while ensuring stability, supportability and long-term scalability. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across identity life cycle processes, integrations, APIs, microservices, data flows, platform configuration and live service support., Architecture Leadership * Own end-to-end solution architecture across development, data and service support workstreams. * Provide technical direction across identity life cycle, workflows, integrations and operational support. * Act as the technical design authority for engineering teams and stakeholders. * Drive architectural consistency across live-service enhancements, backlog delivery and technical debt reduction. * Ensure architecture aligns with business objectives while remaining scalable and supportable. Identity & Access Management * Lead architecture for enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) platforms. * Design and optimise identity life cycle processes including: + Joiners, Movers & Leavers + Role & Access Management + Provisioning + Access Reviews & Recertification + Audit & Compliance * Simplify identity workflows, integrations and platform components while reducing unnecessary customisation. Technical Design Leadership * Review and challenge technical designs covering: + Identity schemas + Attributes + Data models + Workflow rules + Provisioning logic + APIs + Microservices + ETL & Data Transformation + Platform configuration * Work closely with Developers, DevOps Engineers, Data Specialists and Service Operations to resolve complex technical issues. * Support architecture during defect analysis, root cause investigations and production support. Platform Modernisation * Review existing integrations, interfaces, microservices and custom components. * Recommend pragmatic improvements that reduce complexity while improving resilience and supportability. * Support API-first integration patterns and cloud-native architecture. * Contribute to future identity strategy including Microsoft Entra aligned solutions. 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