Security Architect

Job Title: Security Architect

Location: Remote

Type: Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £900-1000

Are you ready to shape the digital backbone of one of the most innovative retail brands? We’re on the lookout for a passionate IAM Architect to lead the design and implementation of a next-gen Identity & Access Management platform that will secure millions of customer and employee interactions daily.

Imagine yourself at the heart of a retail giant’s transformation — driving security, simplifying user experiences, and enabling seamless access to everything from point-of-sale systems to customer loyalty platforms. Your architecture will protect sensitive data while empowering millions of shoppers and staff across hundreds of locations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Architect and design a scalable, secure, and future-proof IAM solution tailored to a complex retail ecosystem.
• Lead integration of IAM tools with cloud platforms, on-prem systems, and retail applications.
• Define policies and workflows for identity lifecycle management, access governance, and compliance.
• Influence roadmaps to support emerging technologies like biometric authentication, Zero Trust, and more.

What you bring:

• Proven expertise as an IAM Architect or Senior IAM Engineer in a large-scale environment.
• Deep knowledge of IAM platforms specifically Sailpoint.
• Experience in retail or similarly complex environments is a big plus.
• Strong understanding of security protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Skilled in designing identity workflows, federation, and access management at scale.

Apply Now!

If you have the required IAM expertise or know someone in your network who might be a good fit, please contact me at +498912086440 or email: alfie.mcara@next-ventures.com with your CV.