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Senior IDAM Engineer

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Job Description

The Company

A dynamic and innovative organisation within Education Space. The environment is fast-paced, adaptive, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to creating a positive culture and making a difference.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Cyber Security, the Senior IDAM Engineer will be responsible for designing and administering identity and access management (IDAM) environments to ensure Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity Management delivery align with IT strategy. This role plays a critical part in securing information systems while leveraging expert skills to implement processes and standards that enhance operational efficiency across business units.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Execute ITIL processes for change control, incident, and problem management within the University's SSO environment and related identity management systems.
  2. Collaborate with IT roles, including the IDAM Architect, to provide technical leadership in identity management solutions, including architecture and design.
  3. Continuously review and improve processes to align SSO and Identity Management with strategic goals.
  4. Administer Identity Management services in collaboration with business units, system owners, and IT administrators.
  5. Develop technical documentation and analytical reports to support informed decision-making for continuous improvement.
  6. Share technical knowledge and administrative skills with the broader IT team to foster knowledge transfer and capacity building.
  7. Provide expert consultancy on identity management functionality to stakeholders, ensuring secure and effective SSO integration.
  8. Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe work environment, demonstrating culturally capable, respectful, and ethical conduct.

Required Skills & Experience

  1. Postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience in identity management and SSO.
  2. Extensive system administration experience, including Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Identity Management (MIM), MS Entra, SSO, and knowledge of CAS, SAML, AAF, ADFS, OAuth, and OpenID Connect principles.
  3. Proven experience in high-availability SSO system setups, load balancing, and performance tuning.
  4. Strong background with Azure and AWS Directory Services, including directory synchronization using Azure AD Sync.
  5. Experience in administering Windows and Linux servers, implementing IT security principles, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
  6. Ability to design, optimise, and integrate business processes across complex organisational structures.
  7. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
  8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence, and convey technical concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

If you think this would be the ideal next role for you and you have the desired experience, then please click on the link below or send your resume directly to Nick at nchua@parityconsulting.com.au

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