Senior Identity & Privileged Access Management (IAM/PAM) Architect
Senior Identity & Privileged Access Management (IAM/PAM) Architect
Location: Dublin (Hybrid)
Type: Contract
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior IAM/PAM Architect to lead the design, implementation and governance of enterprise-wide identity and privileged access management solutions within a highly secure and complex environment.
This is a key role for a senior security professional with deep expertise across Microsoft identity technologies, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Zero Trust security principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive the IAM and PAM architecture strategy across the organisation.
- Design, deploy and secure Microsoft identity platforms, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, DNS and privileged identities.
- Develop identity lifecycle processes covering Joiners, Movers and Leavers (JML), access governance, recertification and audit requirements.
- Implement and optimise Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Conditional Access and modern authentication solutions.
- Lead PAM initiatives including privileged account onboarding, credential vaulting, session monitoring and access request workflows.
- Integrate IAM/PAM capabilities with HR, ITSM and enterprise security platforms.
- Support compliance, risk and audit activities through robust identity governance and reporting.
- Provide senior technical leadership and guidance on identity security and Zero Trust best practices.
Required Experience
- 7+ years' experience in a senior IAM, infrastructure or identity-focused role within a large enterprise environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Active Directory
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Group Policy
- DNS
- Service Accounts
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Conditional Access
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Passwordless Authentication
- Proven expertise in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- Experience designing and operating hybrid identity environments.
- Strong understanding of identity security, privileged access controls and Zero Trust architecture.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with enterprise PAM platforms such as:
- CyberArk
- BeyondTrust
- Delinea
- Public sector, policing or other highly regulated enterprise experience.
- Relevant Microsoft Identity or Security certifications.
- CyberArk Defender or Privileged Access Manager certifications.
GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Identity & Privileged Access Management (IAM/PAM) Architect
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