Job description
The Identity and Access Management team needs an experienced Identity Management Specialist to oversee this government sector's IAM system. This role involves managing and maintaining the IAM solution and training IAM staff for ongoing support. The Specialist will report to the MFA Project Manager in the Information Security Services, Information and Technologies Branch.
Mandatory Requirements
- 5-10 years experience with IAM and identity solutions;
- Experience with PING identity solutions;
- Able to implement application Federation and MFA configuration;
- Experience with various protocols: SAML, WSFED, OAUTH, OIDC, PING Access.
Desirable attributes
- Degree qualified in a relevant IT, Computer Science or other relevant degree
- Demonstrated proficiency in design of identity architecture patterns
- Experienced in the full SDLC, testing and release lifecycles
- Proficiency in change management processes, including use of ITSM ticketing systems
- Experience with Azure DevOps for initiating and maintaining test records, issue & task management and bug tracking
- Demonstration of highly developed communication skills and ability to work in a team environment or silo.
- Demonstration of highly developed skills and knowledge of the Identity and Access Management industry:
o Large scale Enterprise Grade Identity and Access Management solution.
o Excellent understanding of authorisation components, including AD Authentication, Forms based authentication and custom authentication and role providers.
o Excellent understanding of identity management techniques, database and webserver components.
o Excellent understanding of Identity and Access Management concepts including user lifecycle management and Access techniques.
o Hands-on experience migrating users, content and security groups from one IAM provider to another.
o Knowledge of Federation technologies and security protocols.
o Knowledge of specialised IAM Vendor products; specifically, Ping Identity suite (Ping Access and Ping Federate), Microsoft FIM/MIM, and Optimal IdM.
o Knowledge and exposure to a large and complex information and technology environment.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) solutions, including but not limited to:
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) configuration and management.
- Implementation and management of Azure AD Conditional Access policies.
- Integration of Microsoft Entra ID with on-premises Active Directory and third-party applications.
- Experience with Azure AD Identity Protection and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID governance and lifecycle management.
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Ian Cardinal on +613 9087 5483 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
