Identity And Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Role: Identity And Access Management (IAM) Engineer
Location: Melbourne, VIC/ Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Contract
Must have:
Full working rights. No sponsorship available.
Entra ID
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IAM Specialist to serve as a Technical Team Lead. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, particularly with OKTA, Azure AD, and AWS IAM. This role involves architecting and deploying IAM solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading a team to enhance our IAM capabilities across both on-premises and cloud environments.
Responsibilities
Architect and deploy IAM solutions leveraging OKTA, Azure AD, and AWS IAM, enabling secure and efficient user access across on-premises and cloud environments.
Design multi-identity federation frameworks using protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and WS Federation.
Develop blueprints for identity lifecycle management, user provisioning, and de-provisioning.
Implement and maintain multi-cloud and cross-enterprise federation solutions to support internal and external user bases, ensuring seamless authentication and authorisation.
Manage the integration of IAM with various platforms, network applications, and third-party systems.
Ensure all IAM solutions align with relevant regulations and compliance frameworks.
Monitor identity security metrics and proactively address risks.
Partner with IT, Security, and Business Units to align IAM strategies with business objectives.
Guide development and operations teams to ensure adherence to best practices for identity management.
Mentor team members and act as the subject matter expert for IAM within the organisation.
Continuously assess and improve IAM tools and processes for scalability, security, and user experience.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure IAM tools meet organisational requirements.
Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and drive adoption of identity solutions across the enterprise.
Mandatory Skills
Proven expertise in OKTA, Azure AD, and AWS IAM, including administration, customisation, and integration.
Strong knowledge of IAM protocols and standards (e.g., Secure Authentication SAML, Secure AuthenticOpen ID Connect).
Experience with hybrid identity architectures and Cloud Migration to cloud identity solutions.
Proficiency in directory services (e.g., Active Directory, Open LDAP) and Aveksa Data Access Governance tools.
Hands-on experience with Scripting for test automation (e.g., PowerShell scripting, Python).
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
At least 7-10 years of hands-on experience in IAM architecture, implementation, and management.
Extensive experience with multi-identity federation in large-scale, complex environments.
Certifications such as OKTA Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar security certifications are preferred.
Interested consultants can share their updated resume at vipul.chaudhary@carecone.com.au or call +61 283 195 538.
Job Types: Fixed term, Contract
Contract length: 6 months
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
Entra ID: 5 years (Required)
IAM: 7 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Melbourne VIC 3205