Vacancy Notice 1348

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect  
Reporting To: Head of Department Architecture
Location: Lyon
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 36.00  *
Grade: 4   
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 8 December 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* Subsequent extension to this post will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 2/3 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately one to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.

The role of the Information Systems and Technology Directorate (IS) Directorate is to develop and implement the Organization’s IT strategy, to support the Organization's global operations and facilitate international law enforcement cooperation through the development and maintenance of advanced information systems and applications, such as the I-24/7 Network, INTERPOL Secure Cloud and various Police applications. IS responsibilities include acquiring, developing, and supporting IT products, deploying IT products to internal and external users including member countries, and ensuring the appropriate security of the Organization’s data and information.

The IS Directorate is composed of three Sub-Directorates, two Departments and the Information Systems Security Office that fall under the direct authority of the Director.

The Operations Sub-Directorate (IS/OPE) comprises the IT Infrastructure department, the Application Support & Data Management department, and the Security Operations Centre, and is responsible for provisioning, managing and maintaining INTERPOL’s core technology infrastructure including in particular the INTERPOL Secure Cloud, managing the Organizations database management systems, bringing new products into production, and IT security monitoring and operations.

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect ensures the design, implementation, and maintenance of Identity and Access Management systems, based on state of the art of current technologies of IT and aligning with the IS Directorate strategy and governance.

He/she assists with the organization of the tasks of each team, being a technical leader to fulfill all the missions of the Sub-Directorate and achieving related roadmaps and projects.

DUTY 1: conception

Define the technical architecture of IAM systems, taking into account business needs, security, scalability, sustainability, flexibility, transition, integration into the existing IT architecture, compliance with Information Security Policies and Standard, and IT governance principles.

Assess the requirements (new requirements or developments of existing ones) in terms of architecture; put forward possible solutions, document the feasibility and the financial impact of the alternatives proposed and assist to find the solutions that best correspond to the strategy laid down in the Business Plan or projects objectives.

Participate in defining the strategic and tactical lines of the Business Plan for IAM and the path for implementation.

Draft or validate tenders related to IAM architecture. Validate proposed technical solutions as part of a tender process. Contribute to drafting contracts related to IAM components including Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

DUTY 2: administration

Define and supervise technical standards for administration and recommendations (tools, procedures, norms, vocabulary, etc.).

Be the Level 3 specialist to assist in trouble shooting and administration of the IAM tools and systems in production.

Supervise, complete and provide consistent documentation of the current and future IAM architecture landscape.

Ensure planification and execution of life cycle activities required for IAM-related products and solutions, contributing to the Business Plan through strategic input and roadmap development. 

DUTY 3: advice and support

Own the Identity and Access Management service center and assist other members of IT teams in their technology evaluations, technical designs, and technical implementations.

Bring innovation including proof of concept to validate viability and adequacy of emerging technology. Identify technical training priorities for OPE teams in their field.

Continuously work with Software and Solution Architects to provide support working on new projects.

DUTY 4: communication

Work with different subject matter Architects to anticipate needs and technical evolutions.

Ensure technical teams have relevant guidelines and processes do fulfill their tasks.

Provide them knowledge, guidelines and ensures technical leadership.  This includes monitoring of standards, use of architecture patterns, tools and good practices.

Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

Education and qualification required:

• Three to four years’ completed education at a University or specialized higher education establishment.
• Other certifications including ITIL foundation and Security Certifications are appreciated.

Experience required:

• At least 5 years of experience in a large and complex IT enterprise environment.
• 5 years of experience in Architecture Definition, including different technical domains: Identity and Access Management, Authentication, Authorization, Federation, Cloud Computing, Security, etc.
• Experience in Change Management.

languages:

• Working knowledge in English. Fluency in English is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in French is highly desirable
• Knowledge of a third official working language of the Organization (Arabic, or Spanish) would be an additional asset.

Abilities required:

• Excellent methodology in order to achieve work on a large number of projects/products simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with customers and colleagues in a courteous and friendly manner and to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Results-orientation: positive goal-oriented attitude in the workplace.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiar and/or experienced with a majority of the following:
  • Identity and Access Management systems (e.g. Okta, Azure AD, etc.)
  • Authentication protocols (e.g. SAML, OAuth, etc.)
  • Authorization protocols (e.g. XACML, etc.)
  • Federation protocols (e.g. SAML, etc.)
  • Cloud computing, and Cloud Hybridation
  • Expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions
  • Expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
  • Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. GDPR, etc.)
  • Demonstrated understanding of core Internet protocols and services