CIAM Solution Architect

CIAM Solution Architect at Portal Londrinatur Thales is a leading authority in identity management and data protection solutions. Our products and services help banks, governments and various industries secure digital interactions, exchange funds, protect data, and improve operational resilience. As part of Thales UK we strive to offer growth opportunities for dedicated employees in a flexible working environment. Location Reading, full-time hybrid working with 3 days in the office. What the Role Has To Offer Opportunity to drive impactful projects alongside high‑profile global clients across finance and retail. Work with a worldwide team where your career development and progression will be supported. Hybrid work from our Reading office. Our Opportunity Reporting to the Cybersecurity & Digital Identity Manager, the CIAM Solution Architect will bridge the gap between business requirements and technology implementation, ensuring systems and applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with our long‑term vision. Following the onboarding of the CIAM SaaS platform you will work in multidisciplinary, customer‑facing project teams comprised of architects, project managers, and fellow consultants. You will sign off on best‑of‑breed CIAM solutions for corporate clients, liaise with external vendors, and apply security‑obsessed design principles across a wide spectrum of systems and end‑users. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Enforce Information Systems Security Policies for projects, products, services, and customers. Provide tools and resources to implement and maintain security requirements. Manage vulnerabilities and risks affecting customers. Detect, analyse, and qualify security incidents and threats; identify sources and block access. Conduct security assessments of implementations in specific contexts. Assist customers in Operational Technology security, including asset discovery, threat guidance, and compliance monitoring. About You Proven relevant experience in a similar CIAM role and a degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field. Strong expertise in data analysis, cybersecurity, programming languages, and IT systems. Proven experience in cybersecurity risk analysis and providing technical environment recommendations. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and customer‑focused skills. Collaborative team player with diplomacy, listening, and persuasion skills. Meticulous, detail‑oriented, and continuously updated on emerging risks and countermeasures. Comprehensive skills across security protocols, APIs (XML/JSON/REST/SOAP), enterprise systems (ESB/CRM/OMS), modelling (ArchiMate, BPMN), programming (Java/Python/JavaScript/HTML), and cloud platforms (AWS). Skills in containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) are desirable but not essential. We Offer You Competitive salary and benefits package designed to support wellbeing and professional growth. Attractive CDI Sales Commission Plan. Pension match up to 7% of base salary. Life Assurance 2 × base salary minimum (8 × salary if part of the pension scheme). Income Protection 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years. Annual Leave 201 hours, bank holidays, plus 1 company day. Private medical insurance – couples cover. Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 1:00 p.m. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Paid leave for volunteering activities. Access to flexible benefits and discounts on dental insurance, buying & selling annual leave, cycle‑to‑work, and more. Additional Information At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Some vacancies may require full security clearance which may involve further evidence. In line with Thales' Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history for up to three years. Join us and play a key role in driving impactful digital transformation and cybersecurity excellence #J-18808-Ljbffr