IDAM Engineer

Housing Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Housing Australia is seeking an experienced IDAM Engineer on a fixed-term 18-month contract to design, implement and support secure identity and access management across the Microsoft environment, working with Cyber Security and Technology teams.

You will manage Entra ID, Active Directory, and enterprise platforms, implement Zero Trust, MFA and Conditional Access, and drive governance, automation and risk reduction across critical business systems, data and third-party integrations.

Qualifications

• Strong Identity & Access Management experience, with at least 5 years designing, implementing and supporting Microsoft identity solutions, including Entra ID, Active Directory, Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Deep understanding of modern identity security practices, including Zero Trust, RBAC, identity governance, authentication, authorisation and hybrid identity architectures.
• Experience with access governance and automation, including user lifecycle management, access reviews, provisioning and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Logic Apps or similar technologies.
• Strong security, risk and compliance knowledge, with experience applying identity controls aligned to frameworks such as Essential Eight, ISM and PSPF, and a practical approach to risk-based decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cyber security, operations and project teams, while driving continuous improvement, governance and compliance outcomes. A degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline is required, and Microsoft Identity, Cyber Security or industry certifications (such as CISSP or Security+) are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead Identity & Access Management architecture, designing and managing secure identity solutions across Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and enterprise platforms, while implementing Zero Trust, MFA, Conditional Access and Privileged Access Management controls.
• Drive access governance and automation, including user lifecycle management (joiners, movers and leavers), role-based access controls, access reviews, recertification processes and self-service access solutions.
• Strengthen security, compliance and risk management, ensuring identity controls align with Essential Eight, ISM and PSPF requirements, while overseeing monitoring, auditing and privileged access reviews.
• Manage identity integrations and platform operations, including single sign-on (SSO), hybrid identity, directory synchronisation, federation services and secure integration with Microsoft 365, Azure and third-party applications.
• Provide technical leadership and continuous improvement, advising projects on identity best practices, implementing new Microsoft security capabilities, supporting cyber incident investigations, and driving ongoing improvements to identity governance and security.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Entra ID

Active Directory

Zero Trust

RBAC

PIM

Hybrid identity

Authentication & Authorization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or IT

Tools

PowerShell

Logic Apps

Federation services

Job description

Housing Australia is the Australian Government’s independent housing delivery agency. It supports the delivery of Government programs to improve the supply of sustainable, long-term social and affordable housing, and supports home ownership for more Australians.

Our purpose is to improve housing outcomes for Australians – so when you join us, you're not just building a career, you're building a better Australia.

Job Description

About the role

This is an 18-month fixed-term contract opportunity for an IDAM Engineer to design, implement and support secure identity and access management solutions across Housing Australia's Microsoft environment. Working with Cyber Security and Technology teams, you will manage Entra ID, strengthen access controls, and help ensure secure, compliant access to critical business systems and data.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Identity & Access Management architecture, designing and managing secure identity solutions across Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory and enterprise platforms, while implementing Zero Trust, MFA, Conditional Access and Privileged Access Management controls.
• Drive access governance and automation, including user lifecycle management (joiners, movers and leavers), role-based access controls, access reviews, recertification processes and self-service access solutions.
• Strengthen security, compliance and risk management, ensuring identity controls align with Essential Eight, ISM and PSPF requirements, while overseeing monitoring, auditing and privileged access reviews.
• Manage identity integrations and platform operations, including single sign-on (SSO), hybrid identity, directory synchronisation, federation services and secure integration with Microsoft 365, Azure and third-party applications.
• Provide technical leadership and continuous improvement, advising projects on identity best practices, implementing new Microsoft security capabilities, supporting cyber incident investigations, and driving ongoing improvements to identity governance and security.

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and experience

• Strong Identity & Access Management experience, with at least 5 years designing, implementing and supporting Microsoft identity solutions, including Entra ID, Active Directory, Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Deep understanding of modern identity security practices, including Zero Trust, role-based access control (RBAC), identity governance, authentication, authorisation and hybrid identity architectures.
• Experience with access governance and automation, including user lifecycle management, access reviews, provisioning and automation using tools such as PowerShell, Logic Apps or similar technologies.
• Strong security, risk and compliance knowledge, with experience applying identity controls aligned to frameworks such as Essential Eight, ISM and PSPF, and a practical approach to risk-based decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cyber security, operations and project teams, while driving continuous improvement, governance and compliance outcomes. A degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline is required, and Microsoft Identity, Cyber Security or industry certifications (such as CISSP or Security+) are highly regarded.

What We Offer

Meaningful Impact: Contribute to Australia's housing solutions and work together with stakeholders who have a shared ambition to facilitate more housing for more Australians.

Flexible Work: Our hybrid operating model helps support work-life integration and fosters meaningful connection and collaboration.

Growth Opportunities: We invest in the development and wellbeing of our people to support personal and professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Join a purpose-driven team that works as One Team supporting each other and striving for excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer who values and celebrates diversity.