Lead Identity Solution Architect We're seeking a Lead Identity Solution Architect to drive a large-scale identity transformation, assessing and designing the migration from SailPoint to Microsoft Entra ID Governance. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining the target-state architecture, migration strategy, and technical direction for a major enterprise program. You will work closely with platform owners, security teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver a scalable, secure, and future-focused identity governance solution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the assessment of the current SailPoint environment, including architecture, connectors, workflows, custom rules, and dependencies.

Define the target-state architecture for Microsoft Entra ID Governance and develop the migration roadmap.

Design and document

Workday-driven Joiner, Mover & Leaver (JML)

processes and identity lifecycle workflows.

Lead discovery and solution design for cloud identity integrations, including

GCP ,

AWS , and enterprise applications.

Assess account provisioning, entitlement management, and authentication requirements across multiple platforms.

Design and recommend

SCIM , gallery-based, and custom provisioning patterns for priority applications.

Define security controls, service permissions, logging standards, environment strategy, and automation patterns using Microsoft technologies.

Develop migration, coexistence, and future cutover strategies to support the broader transformation roadmap.

Present solution recommendations, PoC findings, and design decisions to architecture, security, and executive stakeholders.

Provide architectural leadership and design assurance throughout the engagement.

Essential Experience

10+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) , with a solid background in enterprise-scale identity transformation programs.

Proven experience as a

Lead Architect





or senior solution architect delivering identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions.

Deep expertise in

Microsoft Entra ID Governance , Entra ID (Azure AD), and hybrid identity environments.

Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, including

Joiners, Movers & Leavers (JML)

processes.

Experience assessing and translating

SailPoint

workflows, connectors, and controls into target-state Microsoft solutions.

Strong knowledge of

SCIM , REST APIs, identity correlation, HR-driven provisioning, and cloud identity integration.

Proven experience producing and defending solution designs with architecture, security, and application stakeholders.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Highly Desirable

Experience leading

SailPoint to Microsoft Entra ID Governance migrations .

Previous experience onboarding

suppliers, contractors, and external workforce personnel

into Microsoft Entra ID environments.

Banking or financial services experience.

Expertise integrating identities across

AWS ,

GCP , and enterprise SaaS platforms.

Experience designing external identity, workforce identity, and supplier lifecycle management solutions.

Microsoft Identity or Security certifications.

Previous experience working for

Microsoft

or within a Microsoft-focused consulting practice.

What's on Offer

Lead a high-profile enterprise identity transformation.

Own the architecture,



migration strategy, and future-state identity vision.

Long-term engagement within a large-scale, multi-year program.

Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and shape strategic identity outcomes across the organisation.

Lead Identity Solution Architect Join a major enterprise identity transformation, leading the assessment and migration from

SailPoint to Microsoft Entra ID Governance . Key requirements:

10+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Proven experience as a Lead/Solution Architect delivering enterprise IGA programs

Strong Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Entra ID (Azure AD) and hybrid identity expertise

Experience designing JML (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) processes and HR-driven provisioning (Workday preferred)

Strong understanding of SCIM, REST APIs, identity lifecycle management and cloud identity integrations

Ability to assess SailPoint environments and define target-state Microsoft identity solutions

Experience onboarding employees, contractors and suppliers into Entra ID environments

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Highly regarded:

SailPoint to Entra ID migration experience

Banking or financial services background

GCP and AWS identity integration experience

Microsoft Identity/Security certifications

Previous Microsoft consulting or Microsoft employee experience

This is an chance to lead the architecture and technical direction of a large-scale, multi-year identity transformation program.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

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📌 Identity Solution Architect (Melbourne)
🏢 Peoplebank
📍 Melbourne