Solution Architect (IAM)

Talent; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking a Solution Architect (IAM) to lead the enterprise IAM architecture, governance and identity uplift within a hybrid ACT environment. The role focuses on designing a connected identity capability across cloud and on-premises, balancing security, resilience and operational needs.

You will define target-state architecture, roadmaps and reusable patterns, ensuring scalable identity across workforce, privileged and external identities, with an emphasis on practical implementation and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise IAM architecture across complex ICT environments.
• Deep understanding of identity lifecycle, privileged access, least privilege and entitlement governance.
• Ability to translate business and security needs into architecture, standards and roadmaps.
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder influence with executives and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and governance of enterprise identity architecture, roadmaps, standards, reference patterns and architectural decisions.
• Architect secure identity solutions across Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, federation, SSO, conditional access, MFA and identity governance.
• Define identity lifecycle, privileged access, RBAC/ABAC, entitlement management and integration across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments.
• Provide architecture assurance and authoritative advice to senior stakeholders while guiding technical teams on practical IAM implementation.

Skills

Enterprise IAM architecture

Stakeholder influence

Security & identity governance

Azure Entra ID / Microsoft Entra

Active Directory

Architectural roadmaps

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Identity governance tools

Job description

Solution Architect (IAM) - Enterprise IAM Architecture, Governance & Identity Uplift

• Location: ACT-Based (Hybrid)
• Security Clearance: NV1 (Mandatory)
• Contract Length: Until the 30 June, 2027 + 12 Month Extension (Based on the sole discretion of the Department)

About the Position

Identity sits across almost every part of a modern enterprise environment.

This role is about making sure it is designed as one connected capability.

Working within a complex, mission-critical ICT environment, you'll lead the strategic design and maturity uplift of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) across workforce, privileged, service, application and external identity domains.

The work spans more than designing individual IAM solutions. You'll define the target-state architecture, roadmaps, standards and reusable patterns that guide how identity operates across cloud and on-premises environments, while ensuring security, resilience and operational requirements remain connected to the architecture.

There is also a genuine operational dimension. At key periods, demand across identity, access design, onboarding assurance and operational support increases significantly, making scalability and readiness important considerations in how the capability is designed.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and ongoing governance of enterprise identity architecture, roadmaps, standards, reference patterns and architectural decisions.
• Architect secure identity solutions across Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, federation, SSO, conditional access, MFA and identity governance.
• Define identity lifecycle, privileged access, RBAC/ABAC, entitlement management and integration approaches across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments.
• Provide architecture assurance and authoritative advice to senior stakeholders while guiding technical teams on practical IAM implementation.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise IAM architecture across complex ICT environments, rather than solely implementing or administering identity platforms.
• Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management, privileged access, least privilege, entitlement governance and contemporary authentication and access patterns.
• Proven ability to translate business, cyber security and operational requirements into practical architecture, standards, roadmaps and implementation guidance.
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder influence, including experience working with senior executives, architects, technical teams and external providers.

Technology & Environment

• SSO, Federation, MFA & Conditional Access
• PAM, RBAC/ABAC & Identity Governance
• Hybrid Cloud, Zero Trust & Cyber Security Architecture

A Quick Note Before You Apply

This role is unlikely to suit candidates whose background is primarily IAM administration, engineering or implementation without broader ownership of identity architecture, governance and strategic direction.

The stronger fit is someone who can move between architecture and operational reality: setting the identity direction, making defensible architectural decisions and helping delivery teams apply those patterns consistently across a complex enterprise environment.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, hold a minimum NV1 Security Clearance.

Note: The brief also notes that workloads may increase significantly during key operational events, including potential work outside standard business hours.