Identity Engineer

Peoplebank; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking a Senior Identity Engineer for a 6-month contract in Melbourne, hybrid work. You will lead design, delivery, and operation of IAM services, with hands-on work across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and modern identity security practices, collaborating with architecture, security and engineering teams to ensure stability and performance.

The role emphasizes automation, scripting (PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript), on-call support, and engagement with stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Solid understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Experience with authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, Kerberos and FIDO2.
• Automation and scripting skills (PowerShell, Python or JavaScript).
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale identity environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enhancements across enterprise identity platforms.
• Manage and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments.
• Provide operational support for critical identity services within a complex enterprise setting.
• Drive automation and service improvements through scripting and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology vendors.
• Ensure platforms meet security, governance and compliance requirements.
• Support project delivery through solution design, estimation and implementation.
• Participate in an on-call support roster for business-critical services.

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

IAM

SAML

OAuth

OIDC

LDAP

Kerberos

FIDO2

PowerShell

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Senior Identity Engineer 6-Month Contract | Melbourne (Hybrid)
We're partnering with a leading enterprise organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Identity Engineer to support the delivery, enhancement and operation of critical Identity & Access Management (IAM) services within a large-scale technology environment.
This is a hands-on engineering role suited to a seasoned IAM professional with deep expertise across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and modern identity security practices. You'll work closely with architecture, security and engineering teams to drive platform improvements while ensuring the stability, security and performance of core workforce identity services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enhancements across enterprise identity platforms
• Manage and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments
• Provide operational support for critical identity services within a complex enterprise setting
• Drive automation and service improvements through scripting and engineering best practices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology vendors
• Ensure platforms meet security, governance and compliance requirements
• Support project delivery through solution design, estimation and implementation
• Participate in an on-call support roster for business-critical services

Senior Identity Engineer 6-Month Contract | Melbourne (Hybrid)
We're partnering with a leading enterprise organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Identity Engineer to support the delivery, enhancement and operation of critical Identity & Access Management (IAM) services within a large-scale technology environment.
This is a hands-on engineering role suited to a seasoned IAM professional with deep expertise across Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and modern identity security practices. You'll work closely with architecture, security and engineering teams to drive platform improvements while ensuring the stability, security and performance of core workforce identity services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enhancements across enterprise identity platforms
• Manage and maintain Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments
• Provide operational support for critical identity services within a complex enterprise setting
• Drive automation and service improvements through scripting and engineering best practices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technology vendors
• Ensure platforms meet security, governance and compliance requirements
• Support project delivery through solution design, estimation and implementation
• Participate in an on-call support roster for business-critical services

Skills & Experience Require

• Strong experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Solid understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Experience with authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, Kerberos and FIDO2
• Automation and scripting skills (PowerShell, Python or JavaScript)
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale identity environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.