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 contemporary 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
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