Systems Engineering Manager - Identity & Access Management
Full-time
Recruitment type: Permanent
Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.
Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point.
Where and how you can work
Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.
What you'd be doing in this role
Leading, coaching and developing a highly engaged team of IAM Systems Engineers and an Operations Manager
Owning the delivery and continuous improvement of secure, reliable and scalable IAM services that Canvanauts rely on every day
Partnering closely with the Operations Manager to evolve operational practices, service management and team effectiveness
Leading strategic programs that bring Canva's long-term IAM vision to life, working across IT, Security and Infra
Reviewing technical designs, change proposals, and supporting escalations for complex IAM requests and incidentsllo
Using operational data and service metrics to spot opportunities, prioritise improvements and measure outcomes
You're probably a match if you:
Have led and grew high-performing technical teams across local and distributed environments
Bring a strong track record of coaching, mentoring and developing engineers and emerging leaders
Bring deep experience in identity and access management, with hands-on knowledge of identity standards and protocols like SCIM,



SAML and OpenID Connect
Give timely, clear and constructive feedback that helps people grow
Use data and metrics to spot trends, prioritise work and improve service outcomes
Have configured enterprise identity capabilities such as single sign-on, lifecycle management and multi-factor authentication
Can communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences alike
Know how to attract, interview and develop exceptional technical talent
While not required, ideally you also have:
Experience administering Okta in a large enterprise environment
Experience implementing or operating identity governance and administration platforms
Familiarity with Terraform, GitOps or the Okta Terraform Provider
Experience automating business processes with tools like Workato
An understanding of infrastructure-as-code practices, with the ability to review code and pull requests at a high level
About the team
The Workforce Access Management team is reimagining Canva's foundational identity infrastructure to make access secure, scalable and simple. We sit within the IT Platform Group, part of the Information Technology Supergroup, and our platforms power identity lifecycle management, SaaS onboarding and offboarding, authentication and MFA, access control and authorisation,



access requests and approvals, and user access reviews. You'd be leading a team within a broader Workforce Access Management function of around 14 people.
About the role
This role brings together people leadership, technical expertise and operational excellence. You'll help shape Canva's IAM strategy, lead programs that span IT, Security and Infra, and keep evolving the identity foundations that support Canva's growth.
What's in it for you?
Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a range of perks to set you up for every success in and outside of work.
Here's a taste of what's on offer:
Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too
Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
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Other stuff to know
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don't feel like your skills quite match what's listed above - we still want to hear from you!
Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.
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📌 Systems Engineering Manager - Identity & Access Management (Sydney)
🏢 Canva
📍 Sydney