Solution Architect – Identity & Access Management | Federal Government Contract
Canberra, ACT | Hybrid arrangements may be considered
Initial contract: ASAP to 30 June 2027
Extension: One 12-month option
Security clearance: Must be able to obtain NV1
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in identity and access management to support the strategic design, governance and maturity uplift of one of our client's enterprise identity capability.
The role will define target-state identity architecture, reference patterns, integration standards and roadmaps to support secure, resilient, scalable and election-ready ICT services.
The successful candidate will provide authoritative architectural advice across workforce, privileged, service, application, external and government-to-government identity patterns, ensuring identity platforms and controls align with organisational objectives, cyber security requirements, enterprise architecture and operational delivery needs.
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• Demonstrated experience leading the design, governance and implementation of enterprise identity and access management architecture across complex ICT environments.
• Proven experience with contemporary identity platforms and patterns, including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, federation, single sign-on, conditional access, multi-factor authentication and identity integration across cloud and on-premise services.
• Extensive knowledge of identity and access management concepts, including identity lifecycle management, privileged access management, role-based or attribute-based access control, entitlement governance, auditability and least privilege principles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business, security and operational requirements into practical architecture designs, standards, roadmaps, decision records and implementation guidance.
• Highly developed ability to influence, negotiate and communicate effectively with senior executives, enterprise architects, stakeholders, technical teams and external providers in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
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• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving capability, with demonstrated ability to assess technology risk, resolve architectural complexity and drive organisational change through secure identity architecture and governance.
• Demonstrated capability to provide technical leadership, mentor specialists, uplift capability and promote consistent identity architecture practices across delivery and operational teams.
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• A relevant bachelor degree or higher qualification in information technology, cyber security, enterprise architecture or a related discipline; or equivalent relevant experience and/or vendor certification.
• Relevant professional certifications or demonstrated knowledge in areas such as TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, Microsoft identity/security certifications, cloud architecture, ITIL or related architecture and security frameworks.
• Experience working in Federal Government, highly regulated or mission-critical ICT environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber security architecture, Zero Trust principles, risk assessment, privacy, logging, monitoring, resilience and assurance requirements relevant to identity services.
• Experience contributing to procurement, project delivery, governance forums or assurance activities relating to identity, access management, cyber security or operational resilience.
