Lead Security Architect – Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Job Description:

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone who brings deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. You’ll need:

• 7+ years’ experience in IAM, security architecture, or cloud engineering with a strong IAM focus.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM strategies.
• Strong knowledge of IAM governance, access reviews, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with platforms like Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, and BeyondTrust.
• Familiarity with identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect) and Zero Trust models.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including Kubernetes and SaaS integrations.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. SC-300, CIAM, CISSP, CCSP, SABSA) are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Lead Security Architect - IAM, you’ll:

• Define and maintain our enterprise IAM architecture, aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Develop reusable design patterns and reference models for IAM services like identity lifecycle, RBAC/ABAC, SSO, MFA, and PAM.
• Lead the integration of IAM solutions across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem platforms including Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and legacy systems.
• Evaluate and select IAM technologies such as Entra ID, Okta, CyberArk, and SailPoint.
• Design scalable identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions for staff, customers, and third parties.
• Collaborate with teams across Cybersecurity, Risk, Engineering, and Compliance to embed IAM controls.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends like decentralised identity and passkeys and guide architectural innovation.
• Provide expert consultancy during audits, incident response, and solution design.
• Support internal and external risk, compliance, and audit reviews.

Joining Bupa in this role, you’ll receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell
• Enhanced parental leave
• Company-matched pension scheme
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Access to our health assessments and wellbeing services
• Discounts on Bupa products and service