Job Title:
Security Architect - IAM
Location:
Melbourne CBD (50% in-office)
Role Overview
An opportunity to join a major telecommunications organization to lead identity architecture, governance, and Zero Trust strategy across enterprise platforms. In this role, you will define reusable security patterns, design end-to-end IAM solution architectures, and embed security-by-design principles across cloud and hybrid environments. You will play a pivotal role in securing non-human identities, mitigating novel identity-based threats, and driving the safe adoption of core identity controls across complex enterprise initiatives.
Key Criteria
Experience:
8+ years of IT solution design, build, or delivery experience, with 5+ years specializing in IT security,
IAM ,
IGA ,
PAM , and cloud security.
Core Technologies:
Expertise with
Microsoft Entra ID
(Conditional Access, ZTNA, Global Secure Access, Graph API),
Okta
(SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth),
CyberArk
or
BeyondTrust , and
SailPoint ,
Saviynt , or
One Identity .
Architecture & Security Frameworks:
Practical experience in
Zero Trust Architecture , identity threat modeling, and applying frameworks such as
MITRE ATT&CK
and
NIST AI RMF .
Technical Skills:
Hands-on knowledge of
Azure AD Connect ,
B2B/B2C ,
IdentityNow
(non-human/AI identities),
Defender for Identity ,
Intune , and
PowerShell scripting
within hybrid cloud-native environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, VMware).
Methodologies:
Familiarity with
Agile
and
DevSecOps
practices, alongside experience handling legacy-to-SaaS system migrations.
Soft Skills:
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to influence technical and business leaders effectively.
Education & Certifications:
Tertiary qualification in IT/Engineering or equivalent experience; industry certifications such as
CISSP
are preferred.
Key Relationships
Senior Business Stakeholders
(General Managers, Product Owners)
Senior IT Stakeholders
(General Managers, Engineering Managers, Delivery Managers)
Enterprise IT & Delivery Teams
External Industry & Open-Source Communities
Key Responsibilities
IAM Solution Architecture:
Design and deliver robust solution architecture artifacts (including SAR, SOAP, and NFRs) for assigned
Enterprise Portfolio Epics , ensuring integration across the enterprise landscape.
Zero Trust & Security Strategy:
Enforce
Zero Trust , least privilege access models, and
ZTNA Global Secure Access (GSA)
solutions.
Identity Security & Threat Modeling:
Conduct identity-specific
threat modeling
to mitigate novel identity-based risks across data, APIs, and models.
Access Control & Lifecycle Management:
Architect strategies for
SSO ,
MFA ,
Conditional Access ,
Passwordless Authentication , and automated Joiner-Mover-Leaver lifecycle management.
PAM & IGA Oversight:
Lead the design and implementation of
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
and
Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
platforms.
Governance & Enterprise Alignment:
Maintain domain documentation, update
Enterprise Architecture tools (LeanIX) , and present strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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