Cloud Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect - Digital Identity & BiometricsBelfast, London or Manchester | 8+ years' experience | Hybrid (2-3 days in the office) | 100-120k GBP | SC Eligibility Required | Permanent ContractAre you passionate about solving large-scale identity challenges and shaping the future of secure digital services used by millions of people?We're partnering with a leading digital transformation consultancy that is expanding its Digital Identity & Biometrics practice and seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to help deliver some of the UK's most impactful public sector programmes.This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of Digital Identity, Biometrics, Cloud Architecture and Large-Scale Government Transformation, helping design solutions that improve citizen services, strengthen security and enable trusted digital interactions at national scale.What You'll Be DoingOwn the architecture, design and delivery of large-scale Digital Identity and Biometrics solutionsCollaborate with identity specialists, engineers, suppliers and delivery partners to solve complex identity challengesDesign secure, scalable and resilient identity platforms used by millions of citizens and organisationsLead technical discovery, proof-of-concepts and innovation initiatives involving emerging identity technologiesSupport clients with identity strategy, architecture governance, platform selection and vendor evaluationManage technical risk across complex identity ecosystems, including security, bias, resilience and performance considerationsAct as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across government and regulated industriesMentor architects and consultants while contributing to practice growth and thought leadershipParticipate in industry events and help shape the future of Digital Identity and BiometricsYour experienceExperience delivering Digital Identity or Biometric solutionsStrong architecture leadership experience across enterprise-scale transformation programmesExperience designing and integrating technologies such as:-Identity Verification (IDV)-Digital Credentials-Identity Wallets-Live Facial Recognition (LFR)-ABIS Platforms-Business Identity Solutions-Digital Verification Services- eGate / Border TechnologiesStrong cloud architecture experience across AWS, Azure or GCPKnowledge of Digital Identity standards and frameworks such as GPG45, eIDAS and related industry standardsUnderstanding of security, privacy and regulatory requirements including GDPRStrong stakeholder management and consulting skillsExperience delivering solutions across complex multi-supplier environmentsEligibility for UK SC ClearanceNice to have:Experience within Government, Public Sector, Borders, Defence, Public Safety or TransportKnowledge of biometric technologies including facial, fingerprint or iris recognitionExperience with biometric testing, liveness detection and presentation attack detection (PAD)Familiarity with TOGAF, GDS standards and the Technology Code of PracticeActive involvement in the Identity & Biometrics community through thought leadership, speaking engagements or publicationsWhy Join?Work on nationally significant Digital Identity programmesCollaborate with recognised industry expertsExposure to emerging Identity, Biometrics and Trust technologiesHybrid working modelStrong career development opportunitiesAccess to training, certifications and professional developmentInclusive, collaborative and innovation-driven cultureOpportunity to influence the future of Digital Identity infrastructure in the UKInterested?If you're a Solutions Architect with a passion for Digital Identity, Biometrics and large-scale transformation, I'd love to discuss the opportunity in more detail.