Senior Identity Access Mgt Infrastructure Engineer
6-month contract with 12x2 month extension
Must be an Australian Citizen eligible to obtain Baseline Clearance
Locations: ACT, NSW, Vic, QLD
Job details
Our Federal Government client is seeking a technically skilled and security-conscious Identity and Access Engineer to join their Platform Services team. This role is central to maintaining secure, scalable, and modern identity services across the department. The team is also responsible for Windows Server environments, security tools and privileged access management, which this role will contribute to. This role works closely with colleagues across the ICT area and business areas in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Maintain and manage enterprise identity management platforms including Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Unify Broker.
* Undertake troubleshooting and provide advice to stakeholders on identity and access issues and workflows, with a focus on MIM and integration with HR System.
* Drive continual improvement of identity and access workflows, models and configurations to improve security posture and user experience.
* Collaborate with infrastructure, cyber security, HR and application teams to deliver secure identity services.
* Contribute meaningfully to strategic planning and decision‑making regarding identity and access management strategies, governance and roadmaps.
* Create and contribute to quality documentation such as change records, procedures, designs, security assessments and knowledge articles.
* Actively share knowledge and support the upskilling of staff within the team.
* May contribute to the support and maintenance of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions such as CyberArk and Secret Server and broader server management activities.
Mandatory Skill
Only seeking candidates with expert‑level experience with Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM). Applications and CVs without this skill will not be considered.
Essential Requirements for the Role
* Over 5 years of expert‑level experience and demonstrated hands‑on proficiency with core IAM technologies, including Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Unify Broker, advanced PowerShell scripting for automation and integration, and Entra ID for modern identity solutions.
* Strategic understanding of access governance and access control in a complex government environment and contributing productively to strategic planning. These capabilities are essential, as the staff member's primary responsibility will be managing identity and access integration with the Human Resources (HR) system and account provisioning using MIM and Unify broker technologies.
* Demonstrated ability to mentor and upskill staff.
Desirable
* Understanding of Cyber Security tools and methodologies including application whitelisting, host‑based firewalls, vulnerability scanners and device control.
* Understanding of Australian Government Cyber Security requirements, processes and artefacts including ISM, Essential 8 and ACSC hardening guides.
* Strong experience in writing technical documentation including SOPs and design documentation.
* Experience in Windows Server environment maintenance including Active Directory, Entra ID, DNS, PKI, ADFS, File and Print, DFS, Microsoft System Centre products and Intune (SCOM, SCCM/MECM) and GPO with Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM).
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