Job Description

Title: Associate Security Engineer, Identity Security

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The Opportunity

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KBR is seeking an Associate Security Engineer to join our Identity Security Services team within a global cybersecurity organisation supporting complex, highly regulated enterprise environments. This hands-on role provides the opportunity to build technical expertise across identity and access management, authentication, privileged access, identity governance, and enterprise security technologies while working alongside experienced engineers and architects.

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You will support the administration, security, and continuous improvement of identity platforms including Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and hybrid identity solutions. The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about cybersecurity and technology. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Australia and requires Australian citizenship.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Administer and support Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity, directory services, and identity synchronization platforms.
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- Manage identities, access, authentication, authorization, privileged access, and identity governance for users, groups, devices, applications, and service accounts.
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- Troubleshoot identity and access issues, perform root cause analysis, and support incident response, security monitoring, threat detection, and remediation activities.
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- Support enterprise application integrations, federation services, and modern authentication technologies, including SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, MFA, Conditional Access, and passwordless authentication.
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- Monitor and maintain identity security, directory health, PKI, certificate management, and compliance with governance, audit, and risk requirements.
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- Participate in identity-related projects, cloud deployments, migrations, automation, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, KQL, and related technologies.
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- Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, knowledge articles,



and operational runbooks.
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- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance identity security and operational effectiveness while adhering to established security, change, incident, and service management processes.
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Basic Qualifications

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Education & Experience:

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- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.
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- 2+ years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, identity administration, systems administration, cloud support, service desk support, or a related technical field.
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- Australian citizenship required.
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Skills & Competencies

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- Foundational understanding of information technology concepts, including user accounts, permissions, authentication, operating systems, networking, and cloud services.
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- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, or comparable enterprise technologies.
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- Understanding of core security principles such as least privilege, multifactor authentication, role-based access control, and identity lifecycle management.
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- Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn current technologies and processes quickly.
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- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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- Ability to follow established procedures, security standards, and change management requirements.
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- Strong attention to detail and commitment to handling sensitive information responsibly.
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- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical work clearly.
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- Ability to collaborate within a team environment, manage assigned tasks, and escalates issues appropriately.
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- Demonstrated reliability, integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous learning.
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Preferred Qualifications

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- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure, or Microsoft 365 administration.
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- Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, including authentication, authorization, provisioning, and identity governance.
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- Experience supporting user accounts, permissions, enterprise applications, or access management processes.
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- Basic experience with PowerShell, scripting, automation tools, or API integrations.
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- Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, SIEM technologies, or security monitoring tools.
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- Exposure to SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos, PKI, or certificate-based authentication.
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- Experience working in environments with formal change management, incident management, compliance, or audit requirements.
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- Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.
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Why Join KBR?

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At KBR, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our success is built on a culture of caring, collaboration, trust and continuous learning, where every team member feels safe, supported, valued and empowered to thrive.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can belong, connect and grow, while doing meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on communities across Australia. Through genuine collaboration and strong partnerships with our clients, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.

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When you join KBR, you'll become part of a team that shares common values, works together towards a common purpose, and genuinely cares about the success and wellbeing of its people.

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📌 Associate Security Engineer, Identity Security (New South Wales)
🏢 Kbr
📍 New South Wales