IAM Engineer

IAM Engineer / 6-Month Contract / Hybrid Work Model

Your new company

You will be part of a large organisation where your cybersecurity expertise within Identity Access Management will be well utilised in both a project and BAU capacity. We are searching for a hands-on Identity expert to own and evolve this organisation’s IAM capability across both cloud and on-prem environments. If you are someone who enjoys building, improving, and automating identity processes and not just maintaining them, then this is the perfect next opportunity to be part of. If you’ve worked extensively in Okta and are passionate about improving and protecting an organisation, then this may be your chance to make a meaningful difference. We want you!

Your new role

In this 6-month contract position, you will:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and operation of IAM solutions across on‑prem and cloud environments.
  • Manage AD users, groups, GPOs, service accounts, and system integrations.
  • Okta Workforce Identity Ownership — Oversee Okta SSO, MFA, directory integrations, policies, and access models.
  • Maintain and improve JML and lifecycle management controls aligned with HR and business workflows.
  • Build and optimize Okta Workflows to automate identity lifecycle events and reduce manual effort.
  • Identify and implement automation and efficiency opportunities across identity operations.
  • Enforce least‑privilege access, support audits, and strengthen identity controls through monitoring and metrics.
  • Partner with cybersecurity, IT, business teams, vendors, and MSPs to address identity risks and deliver IAM outcomes.
  • Serve as SME for identity on technology projects and support integrations for SaaS and on‑prem applications.
  • Contribute to IAM standards, procedures, and technical documentation.

What you'll need to succeed

As the SME in Okta and the Identity expert, you’ll have:

Essential:
  • Demonstrated experience in Identity & Access Management, systems engineering, and all things IGA — with a particular passion for building identity ecosystems that actually behave themselves.
  • Deep experience with Okta Workforce Identity, including Universal Directory, SSO, adaptive MFA, authentication policies, and application integrations — essentially, if it lives in Okta, I’ve probably configured it, optimised it, or tamed it.
  • Designed and governed Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) processes across complex enterprise environments, ensuring identities glide smoothly through the lifecycle instead of tripping over it.
  • Built and fine‑tuned Okta Workflows to automate identity processes, handle exceptions gracefully, and orchestrate tasks that humans shouldn’t have to do manually.
  • Strong Active Directory engineering background, covering users, groups, GPOs, service accounts, and hybrid identity setups — the full AD jungle, navigated with confidence.
  • Strong understanding of identity security principles, including least privilege, RBAC/ABAC, MFA, and zero‑trust concepts — because good security should be smart, not suffocating.
  • Integrated identity platforms with HR systems like Workday, plus a wide range of SaaS and on‑prem applications, ensuring provisioning and deprovisioning happen like clockwork.

What you'll get in return

  • Exposure to working with a high-performing established team.
  • The opportunity to bring your knowledge and hands-on technical capabilities to an organisation that values your well-honed skill set.
  • A flexible hybrid work model that allows you to have a better work/life balance.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role or know of someone that may be, please click ‘Apply Now’ or forward an updated CV to: Catherine.OBryen@hays.com.au.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Technology & Internet Services
Location
VIC - Southern Melbourne
Specialism
Cyber Security
Ref:
2999638

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Catherine OBryen, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 03 8616 8418

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