Senior Technical Architect (Ref:92219)

We’re recruiting for a Senior Technical Architect – Identity and Access Management here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative End User Compute Services team. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in Microsoft identity technologies and platforms including Active Directory, Entra ID, Certificate Services, Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) authentication and promote their use across the Department. The role will support the architectural oversight, and technical expertise and ensure proper use of these platforms with relevant business data. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge and work with the Identity product team on the strategic vision for the different technologies.
This role aligns with the Technical architect from the Government Digital and Data Framework
These are exciting times at Justice Digital. We have a clear vision - to develop a digitally enabled justice system that works simply for its users - and we’re looking for enthusiastic, talented people to help us achieve it.
We’re making things better by building adaptable, effective services and making systems that are simple to use for staff and citizens. It can be challenging but it’s also important and rewarding.
As well as doing interesting work, we’re creating an environment that’s great to work in. We provide the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and offer brilliant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues. On top of that, you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place where your opinion is valued.
Within the End User Compute Services team, our mission is to deliver modern workplace technology solutions to all staff within the Ministry of Justice by modernising and simplifying the legacy technical debt, improving our user experience and security posture with continuous improvement and above all, delivering a quality service.
To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025, + Lead the design and implementation of platform services around the technologies in the Identity and Access Management space including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and Certificate Services
+ Define architectural standards, guidelines and best practices for MoJ product teams developing and deploying solutions to platforms.
Technical Expertise
+ Act as a subject matter expert for the technology products supported by Identity and Access Management, notably identity integration for single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, privileged access management and identity federation.
+ Stay up to date on the latest features, capabilities and best practices of these platforms and evangelise their use across the Department.
Governance and Compliance
+ Develop and implement governance frameworks alongside the Identity and Access Management product team to ensure that the platforms are appropriately configured to support MoJ business data.
+ Establish and refine data governance policies, access controls and compliance measures to protect sensitive information.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
+ Collaborate with business stakeholders, digital product teams and third-party vendors to understand requirements, support their development of solutions on supported platforms.
+ Engage with wider technical and enterprise architecture teams in the department to ensure compatibility and integration with existing systems and platforms.
Continuous Improvement
+ Drive continuous improvement in the quality use Identity data available in core directories and promote the adoption of common identity patterns in wider MoJ services.
+ Evaluate new technologies and tools that complement or enhance the capabilities of the Idenitty and Access Managment product team.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!, In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Digital, Data and Technology Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Changing and Improving
+ Seeing the Big Picture
A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above.
Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference.
Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on the below criteria will be conducted before the sift.
+ Expertise in Microsoft Identity Technologies: The successful candidate must demonstrate deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft identity technologies, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services.
Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application.
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made.
Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact recruitment@digital.justice.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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+ Expertise in Microsoft Identity Technologies: The successful candidate must demonstrate deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft identity technologies, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services.
+ Architectural Oversight and Technical Leadership: The candidate should have a proven track record of providing architectural oversight and technical leadership in Identity product teams and projects.
+ Governance and Compliance: Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks, data governance policies, access controls, and compliance measures is essential.
+ Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: The role requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to engage with business stakeholders, digital product teams, and third-party vendors.
+ Continuous Improvement and Innovation: The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in the use of identity technologies.
+ Strategic Vision and Planning: The successful candidate must have the ability to work with the Identity product team on the strategic vision and planning.
Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for SC clearance
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

Alongside your salary of £56,532, Ministry of Justice contributes £16,377 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Access to learning and development
+ A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
+ A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
+ Annual Leave
+ Public Holidays
+ Season Ticket Advance
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ