Solution Architect (Identity and Access Management)

About the role

We are partnering with a large Federal Govt Dept to recruit an experienced Identity Architect to support the strategic design, governance and maturity uplift of the agency's enterprise identity and access management capability. The role will define target-state identity architecture, reference patterns, integration standards and roadmaps to support secure, resilient, scalable ICT services. The role will provide authoritative architectural advice across workforce, privileged, service, application, external and government-to-government identity patterns, ensuring identity strategy, platforms and controls align with organisational objectives, cybersecurity requirements, enterprise architecture and operational delivery needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, governance and continual improvement of enterprise identity architecture

• Own and maintain identity roadmaps, standards, architectural patterns and decision records, aligning uplift initiatives with business priorities, cyber security direction, and enterprise architecture

• Architect secure and scalable identity solutions across cloud and on-premise environments, including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, federation, single sign-on, conditional access, multi-factor authentication and identity governance capabilities

• Define and govern identity lifecycle management practices, including privileged access, role based or attribute-based access control, entitlement management, auditability and alignment

• Provide high-quality advice, analysis and recommendations to senior management and executives on identity architecture, risks, issues, controls, assurance activities and improvement opportunities

• Lead architecture review and assurance activities for identity-related initiatives

• Establish and manage key stakeholder relationships to embed identity standards

The candidate:

• Experience leading the design, governance and implementation of enterprise identity and access management architecture across complex ICT environments.

• 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.

• Ability to translate business, security and operational requirements into practical architecture designs, standards, roadmaps, decision records and implementation guidance.

• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving capability, with ability to assess technology risk, resolve architectural complexity and drive organisational change through secure identity architecture

• Relevant certifications or knowledge in areas such as TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, Microsoft identity/security certifications, ITIL or related architecture and security frameworks (desirable)

• Strong understanding of cyber security architecture (desirable)

This contract role is due to start ASAP through until the end of June 2027, with extension highly likely. You must have a NV1 Clearance and be based in the ACT or open to relocation.