Produce high‑quality architecture artefacts: HLDs, LLDs, reference architectures, design patterns, standards, TIME models, technology radars, and technical decision records.
Oversee design and integration of IAM capabilities including:
Identity recovery, resilience, and backup / restoration models
Provide hands‑on architectural guidance across complex, cross‑tenant or multi‑environment identity challenges.
Embed identity governance and compliance controls, aligning with NIST, ISO27001, SOC2, internal audit expectations, separation‑of‑duties, and JML lifecycle standards.
Review and enhance architecture approvals, risk assessments, 3rd‑party security assurances, and technology review processes.
Provide SME guidance for internal audits, MAP closures, and risk remediation programmes.
Work closely with IAM engineering, cloud, and security operations teams to ensure architectural patterns translate into practical, operable implementations.
Guide BAU and platform teams on adopting new identity technologies, patterns, and runbooks.
Support vendor engagement, RFP/RFS evaluations, and architecture scoring for new products and services.
Ensure delivered designs are testable, operable, and aligned to enterprise architectural vision.
Work across multiple senior stakeholder groups including Enterprise Architecture, Information Cybersecurity (ICS), Internal Audit, Line-of-Business application teams, program delivery, and external vendors.
Communicate complex identity concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Provide architectural leadership in steering committees, decision forums, and cross‑functional workshops.