Cyber Security Engineer

Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking an experienced Identity Engineer to support enterprise identity management for an Australian Government organisation. The role focuses on delivering secure and reliable identity solutions while collaborating with various teams.

Key responsibilities include integrating applications, implementing authentication services, and developing automation solutions. Suitable candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain NV1 clearance. This position offers a 12-month contract with a potential 12-month extension.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID and related technologies.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience implementing SSO and MFA solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain identity management platforms.
• Integrate applications with authentication services.
• Develop automation solutions to improve efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

AD FS

Azure AD Connect

PowerShell scripting

Cloud identity management

Job description

• Experience with Entra ID, Active Directory, AD FS, Azure AD Connect, Certificate Management and PowerShell automation
• 12 month contract + 1 x 12 month extension option
• Must be an Australian Citizen with ability to obtain NV1 clearance

Our Client

Our client is an Australian Government organisation which undertakes a range of research, education and scientific activities for the purpose of creating social, economic and environmental benefits that not only contribute to national interests and objectives, but also better our world.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Identity Engineer to support and enhance enterprise identity and access management services across a large and complex environment. You will work closely with security, infrastructure and application teams to deliver secure, reliable and compliant identity solutions while contributing to ongoing platform improvement initiatives.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting and maintaining enterprise identity and access management platforms
• Integrating applications with authentication and authorisation services
• Implementing and supporting SSO, MFA and conditional access capabilities
• Developing automation and scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency
• Contributing to platform monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation and continuous improvement activities

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID
• Active Directory and AD FS expertise
• Experience with Azure AD Connect and hybrid identity environments
• Knowledge of certificate management practices
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation capability
• Experience implementing authentication and access management solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams