Senior Solution Architect (Digital Identity)

The Network Technology Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Network Technology Recruitment is seeking an experienced Solution Identity Architect to shape the CIAM platform for a Federal Government agency in Canberra. This role focuses on secure identity solutions across authentication, authorisation, federation and customer account management, with hybrid work and a 12-month initial contract with extension.

You will guide architecture governance, transition from Azure AD B2C to Microsoft identity services, and collaborate with business and technical

Qualifications

• Experience in CIAM/IAM architecture for large enterprises
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Azure identity services
• Experience delivering identity solutions in government or regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of secure identity solutions across authentication, authorization, federation and customer accounts.
• Provide architecture governance, technical leadership and solution assurance across programmes.
• Support transition from Azure AD B2C to modern Microsoft identity services while aligning with government security standards

Skills

Solution Architecture

CIAM

IAM

Microsoft Entra ID

OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect/SAML

Architecture artefacts

Governance

Government security standards

Job description

• Solution Identity Architect | Azure | CIAM | IAM | Federal Government

  Canberra, ACT (Hybrid) | 6 Month Contract x2 6 Month Extension | Baseline Clearance

  We're partnering with a Federal Government agency delivering critical digital identity capabilities that support millions of Australians accessing online government services.

  This is an opportunity for an experienced Solution Identity Architect to shape the future of the department's Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform, supporting major digital transformation initiatives and the evolution of modern identity services.

  What you'll be doing

  You’ll lead the architecture and design of secure identity solutions across authentication, authorisation, federation and customer account management while ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with Australian Government security standards.

  Working across project and operational teams, you’ll provide architecture governance, technical leadership and solution assurance while supporting the transition from Azure AD B2C to modern Microsoft identity services.

  We’re looking for experience with:

  • Solution Architecture or Identity Architecture within large enterprise environments
  • Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Microsoft Entra ID / Azure identity services
  • Authentication technologies including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SAML
  • Architecture artefacts including Solution Designs, High-Level Designs and Integration Designs
  • Architecture governance, technical assurance and design reviews
  • Cloud-based identity solutions within highly regulated or government environments
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate with both business and technical audiences

  Highly regarded

  • TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect or other Architecture certifications
  • IAM or Identity-related certifications
  • Australian Government experience
  • Knowledge of PSPF, ISM and Digital Identity standards

  What's on offer

  • 12-month initial contract with 12-month extension
  • Hybrid working arrangement (minimum 3 days in the office)
  • Work on nationally significant Digital Identity initiatives
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise identity strategy across a large Federal Government environment