Identity Access Management Lead

Role Title

ICAM Engineering Lead (Identity, Credential and Access Management)

Location

Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne OR Brisbane

Working Arrangement

Onsite, five days per week

Clearance required

Current Baseline Australian Government security clearance

Company overview

This organisation is a global professional services and technology provider supporting large, complex enterprises to modernise their digital environments. It delivers solutions across technology, operations and transformation programs, working with major public and private sector clients. The organisation is known for large-scale, enterprise delivery, strong technical capability, and a focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

Job Description

The ICAM Engineering Lead will provide end-to-end architecture leadership and delivery oversight across enterprise identity, access management, and credential platforms. The role is responsible for setting technical direction, maintaining solution integrity, and ensuring successful delivery outcomes across multiple ICAM capabilities and teams. You will work closely with client stakeholders, platform owners, and delivery teams to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and meet business and regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own ICAM architecture and delivery outcomes across identity governance, authentication, authorisation, privileged access, and cryptographic services
• Define and govern the target state ICAM architecture, including integration patterns and alignment across platforms
• Act as the primary client-facing technical authority for ICAM, supporting workshops, design decisions, and senior stakeholder discussions
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance across identity governance and lifecycle management, authentication and access management, privileged access and secrets management, and policy-based authorisation
• Ensure consistency, security, and quality across all ICAM implementations
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, and cross-stream impacts
• Support delivery planning, sequencing, and prioritisation across multiple ICAM initiatives
• Contribute to governance artefacts, architectural documentation, and delivery assurance activities

Knowledge/Skills required

• 10+ years' experience in identity, access management, or security architecture roles
• Proven experience leading large-scale ICAM programs or portfolios
• Strong experience across multiple IAM disciplines, including identity governance, privileged access management, authentication, and authorisation
• Ability to engage and influence senior client stakeholders
• Sound architectural judgement combined with pragmatic delivery experience

Employment benefits

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Long and short-term career break opportunities
• Structured career development program
• Local and international career opportunities
• Certified Family Inclusive Workplace™
• Flexible work arrangements aligned to a strong focus on employee health and wellbeing
• Recognised as a leading organisation for diversity and inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where individuals feel supported, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Veterans

Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strong encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.

About Cleared

At Cleared, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to individuals seeking their next opportunity and to organisations searching for talent within Defence Industry, Intelligence and National Security.