Identity Engineer

IdentityXP; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Certification support

Mentorship culture

Training opportunities

Job summary

IdentityXP in Melbourne seeks an Identity Engineer to design, build, and uplift IAM solutions across customer projects. You will work hands-on with Entra ID, SailPoint, Okta, and Silverfort, collaborating with senior consultants and client delivery teams to implement secure, scalable identity solutions.

The role involves technical analysis, future-state design, and production-ready implementation in project environments with strong emphasis on security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS or related discipline.
• Okta certifications listed: Workflow - Specialty, Professional, Administrator, Consultant.
• SailPoint and Silverfort certifications are desirable.
• Hands-on IAM configuration across SailPoint, Okta, AD and Entra ID.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and uplift IAM solutions across customer projects.
• Collaborate with identity architects to refine solution designs.
• Perform technical analysis to resolve complex issues.
• Support testing and validation of functional, security, and operational requirements.
• Produce and maintain technical and operational documentation.

Skills

IAM concepts

Problem solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline

Tools

Entra ID

SailPoint

Okta

Silverfort

Active Directory

CyberArk

Job description

IdentityXP is a fast-growing consultancy and technology provider specialising in Identity and Access Management (IAM). We deliver comprehensive, end-to-end IAM Professional Services ranging from strategic advisory and architecture to hands-on implementation across customer, workforce, and privileged access domains.

In addition to consulting, we provide Identity Managed Security Services across leading platforms, including SailPoint, Okta, and Silverfort. Our clients benefit from expert guidance, reliable local support, and customisable services tailored to their unique needs.

At IdentityXP, we pride ourselves on our technical excellence, client-centric mindset, and collaborative culture empowering both our clients and team members to thrive in a rapidly evolving security landscape.

About the Role

As an Identity Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, build, and uplift of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across our customer projects. You will work hands-on with technologies such as Entra ID, SailPoint, Okta, and Silverfort, collaborating closely with senior consultants, architects, business analysts and client delivery teams to implement secure, scalable identity solutions.

The role spans technical analysis and discovery, contribution to future state and solution design, hands-on implementation, and validation of outcomes. We are looking for an engineer with strong technical depth across multiple identity disciplines who can take designs and help turn them into reliable, production-ready solutions within project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy IAM solutions such as Entra ID, SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk and Silverfort in line with agreed architectures and designs.
• Collaborate with identity architects to support and refine solution designs.
• Perform technical analysis to resolve complex issues.
• Support testing and validation of functional, security, and operational requirements.
• Produce and maintain technical and operational documentation.
• Apply security best practices across identity lifecycle and access controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of identity engineering standards.
• Identify improvement opportunities in client IAM platforms and operations.
• Recommend enhancements to internal processes, workflows, and tools.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with emerging IAM technologies.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Certifications in the following:
• Okta Certified Workflow - Specialty
• Okta Certified Professional
• Okta Certified Administrator
• Okta Certified Consultant
• Okta Certified Consultant
• SailPoint Identity Security Profession
• Silverfort Unified Professional
• SailPoint Identity Security Expert
• Solid experience working on IAM configurations in the higher education sector.
• Proven hands-on experience with configuration and deployment across multiple IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Okta, Active Directory, and Entra ID.
• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles, including identity lifecycle, authentication, authorisation, and federation.
• Solid understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts.
• Experience with application discovery.
• Strong knowledge of IAM protocols and standards (SAML, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, FIDO2).
• Proficient in using and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience using tools such as Postman.
• Solid understanding of relevant cyber security and IAM frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced project environments.

What's in it for you?

• Join a highly respected and fast-growing Identity and Access Management consultancy known for its expertise, innovation, and client impact.
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and projects across various industries, providing continuous learning and professional development.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment, with a healthy balance of office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.
• Be part of an open, supportive, and collaborative team culture that values knowledge sharing, mentorship, and mutual success.
• Access ongoing training and upskilling opportunities, including support for industry certifications and emerging technologies.
• Work alongside some of the industry's most experienced IAM professionals, including engineers, architects, and consultants who are passionate about excellence.