Hybrid Technical Architect – MFA, Access Controls

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• Job title: Technical Architect – MFA, Access Controls
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• MFA Architect / Lead designing and implementing Multi-Factor Authentication controls. Supporting cyber security programs in the UK public sector for critical services.

Responsibilities

• Identify and catalogue critical systems lacking MFA coverage
• Map users, access routes, and authentication flows across hybrid environments
• Assess feasibility of MFA implementation across legacy and modern platforms
• Design MFA controls across cloud and on-premise systems (e.g. Azure AD, Okta, Duo)
• Define compensating controls for systems where MFA cannot be implemented
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to agree risk-based approaches
• Define MFA architecture, integration patterns, and authentication flows
• Design user enrolment, lifecycle management, and exception handling processes
• Produce clear, auditable documentation aligned to DSPT/CAF expectations
• Oversee rollout of MFA across in-scope systems and users
• Ensure supporting policies, configurations, and controls are in place
• Provide evidence of implementation, including logs, test results, and audit artefacts
• Establish ongoing review and assurance processes for MFA controls
• Support senior stakeholder engagement and approval (CDO / programme level)
• Drive continuous improvement aligned to evolving risk and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Strong experience delivering enterprise MFA solutions across hybrid estates
• Deep knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) principles
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta, Duo, Ping
• Experience designing compensating controls for legacy systems
• Strong understanding of DSPT, NCSC CAF, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks
• Experience producing audit-ready documentation and assurance evidence
• Ability to engage both technical and senior business stakeholders

Benefits

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment
• access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
• 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Flexible Working – including home working and part time
• office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
• 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
• 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
• Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme