* Clearance: NV1 clearance
* Contract term: 12 months + possible extensions.
* This role is mostly on site, and in the ACT
Overview
We are seeking a specialised Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) expert to support a critical three-year program under a Major Defence Project. This role is essential for shaping governance frameworks, validating technical designs, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements to deliver a secure and sustainable identity solution. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining delivery schedules and aligning with strategic objectives.
Duties:
* Manage governance of Identity and Access Management controls and policies within a large-scale enterprise environment.
* Apply detailed understanding of MFA and Zero Trust Architecture Authentication methods to policy settings.
* Align internal policy and governance with external security frameworks such as ISM, DSPF, and NIST standards.
* Lead reviews of governance practices with independence from management activity.
* Act as the organisation's contact for relevant regulatory authorities and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
* Apply governance and auditability in a SIEM context, particularly managing security logging and audit data.
* Implement governance frameworks to enable governance activities.
* Determine governance requirements reflecting organisational values, ethics, risk appetite, and wider frameworks.
* Communicate delegated authority, benefits, opportunities, costs, and risks.
* Integrate intelligence with operational planning, aligning actions with organisational objectives.
* Develop policies and standards for offensive operations ensuring legal and ethical compliance.
* Provide expert guidance on offensive capabilities and operational tactics.
* Manage federated authentication projects with B2B and B2C clients in a cloud context.
* Manage MFA and Zero Trust Architecture Authentication methods; experience with OAuth and SAML is desirable.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Proven experience managing Identity and Access Management governance in large enterprises.
* Strong knowledge of MFA, Zero Trust Architecture, and authentication methods.
* Familiarity with security frameworks including ISM, DSPF, and NIST.
* Expertise in Privacy Impact and Data Management principles.
* Experience in governance reviews and regulatory liaison.
* Knowledge of SIEM governance and audit data management.
* Experience with federated authentication projects in cloud environments.
* Desirable experience with OAuth and SAML protocols.
Application
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