IAM Engineering lead - Privileged Access Management

TAL Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

TAL Australia seeks an IAM Engineering Lead – Privileged Access Management to strengthen access controls and protect privileged identities across our digital platforms in Australia. The role leads PAM strategy, remediation, automation and governance to deliver secure, reliable services for millions of Australians and partners.

Based in Sydney or Melbourne with a collaborative, growth‑minded team. You will work with cross‑functional teams and external providers to drive security outcomes aligned

Qualifications

• Around seven years’ experience across Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management or Cyber Security.
• Lead engineers, service providers or delivery partners to achieve secure and reliable service outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of PAM, identity governance, Zero Trust and modern access controls.
• Improve security services through control uplift, remediation, automation and continuous improvement.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders to turn security risk into business outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen privileged access controls to reduce risk and improve security outcomes.
• Lead remediation of control gaps, audit findings and security improvement priorities.
• Drive automation and self-service solutions that improve efficiency, reliability and service quality.
• Engineer and govern PAM capabilities that protect privileged identities and elevated access pathways.
• Embed identity security controls aligned to least privilege, Zero Trust and business needs.
• Build team capability and partner accountability to deliver sustainable PAM service outcomes.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Privileged Access Management

Cyber Security engineering

Leading engineers

Zero Trust

Access controls

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field

Job description

• Shape the future of insurance with innovative ideas and technologies that improve the lives of millions of Australians
• Be part of a team that invests in your growth, offering exclusive industry accreditation and a variety of learning experiences.
• Take advantage of well-being initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health, ensuring a balanced lifestyle

Company Description

• Shape the future of insurance with innovative ideas and technologies that improve the lives of millions of Australians
• Be part of a team that invests in your growth, offering exclusive industry accreditation and a variety of learning experiences.
• Take advantage of well-being initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health, ensuring a balanced lifestyle

Help Protect This Australian Life

Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.

We’re committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact.

We also do what’s right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community.

Job Description

At TAL, our Technology teams play a vital role in enabling secure, reliable and customer-focused digital experiences that support Australians when they need us most. As IAM Engineering Lead – Privileged Access Management, you will help strengthen the foundations of trust that underpin our business, ensuring the right people have the right access to the systems and services that keep TAL moving safely. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to technology that protects our people, partners and customers, while supporting TAL’s broader purpose of being there for Australians and their loved ones through life’s most important moments.

This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne

In This Role You Will

• Strengthen privileged access controls to reduce risk and improve security outcomes.
• Lead remediation of control gaps, audit findings and security improvement priorities.
• Drive automation and self-service solutions that improve efficiency, reliability and service quality.
• Engineer and govern PAM capabilities that protect privileged identities and elevated access pathways.
• Embed identity security controls aligned to least privilege, Zero Trust and business needs.
• Build team capability and partner accountability to deliver sustainable PAM service outcomes.

Qualifications

• Apply around seven years’ experience across Identity and Access Management, Privileged Access Management or Cyber Security engineering.
• Lead engineers, service providers or delivery partners to achieve secure and reliable service outcomes.
• Use strong knowledge of PAM, identity governance, Zero Trust and modern access controls to reduce risk.
• Improve security services through control uplift, remediation, automation and practical continuous improvement.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders to turn security risk into business outcomes.
• Bring a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Information

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency from 2014 to 2025 and 2023 to 2026 Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals with disability/ies, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQ+ community.
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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