Federal government department client is seeking Senior Software Engineers with experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimized code, and providing technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team.
The Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Engineer is a key technical role responsible for designing, developing, and ongoing support of enterprise identity and access management solutions built on Microsoft technologies.
This position requires deep expertise in Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and custom IAM solutions developed using Microsoft .NET.
The engineer will contribute to secure management of identities, authentication, authorization, and access governance across a hybrid environment.
They will work closely with architecture, security, infrastructure, and application development teams to ensure secure and efficient access to corporate systems and data.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement scalable IAM solutions leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM)
2. Develop custom IAM components and workflows using the Microsoft .NET framework and libraries (C#, ASP.NET, OWIN)
3. Integrate authentication and authorization mechanisms into enterprise and web applications using protocols such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML
4. Implement and maintain identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews
5. Automate identity tasks using PowerShell and Azure-based tools, ensuring repeatability and compliance
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IAM solutions with business and security requirements
7. Troubleshoot complex identity issues and lead resolution activities across cloud and on-prem environments
8. Contribute to documentation, standards, and continuous improvement of IAM practices and toolsets
9. Provide technical mentoring to junior team members and contribute to IAM capability uplift
Requirements:
Clients require candidates to submit a one-page pitch addressing all criteria, up to 5000 characters.
Essential Criteria:
* Experience designing and implementing enterprise IAM solutions using Active Directory, ADFS, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
* Knowledge and practical implementation of authentication and authorization protocols such as SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect
* Experience automating IAM processes using PowerShell and integrating with Microsoft cloud and on-premises platforms
* Ability to lead the technical architecture and delivery of IAM solutions, with strong documentation, integration, and compliance focus
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience in hybrid identity environments, integrating on-prem Active Directory with cloud-based identity services (e.g., Azure AD Connect)
* Strong .NET development experience (C#, ASP.NET Core) for building custom IAM workflows and services
* Familiarity with advanced Entra features such as Conditional Access, Identity Governance, and B2B/B2C user flows
* Relevant qualifications or certifications in Microsoft identity and security technologies
* Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to IAM knowledge-sharing and capability development
Addtional Requirements:
* Candidate must have the required security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain it
* Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, such as being a director/owner/account manager/partner of a Seller registered on BuyICT, including position title, seller name, and ABN
* Details of previous work history with the client or its agencies, either as a contractor or employee, including manager or branch information