Identity Access Management - Solutions Architect

Role Title
Solution Architect - Identity and Access Management (IDAM)

Location
Canberra, ACT

Working Arrangement
Contract role available for immediate start through to 1 September 2026, with a 12‑month extension option. Work will be delivered within secure government environments and in close collaboration with stakeholder groups.

Clearance required
NV2 (Negative Vetting Level 2) security clearance.

Company overview
Our client is an Australian‑owned systems integrator supporting government and private sector organisations with specialist ICT services. They deliver outcomes for small to medium agencies through expert people, strong relationships and fit‑for‑purpose technologies.

Job Description
This consulting‑focused role requires a trusted advisor who can lead the design and delivery of enterprise IDAM solutions in complex brownfields environments. You will drive business change and technology implementations from both technical and business perspectives, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and aligning outcomes to organisational strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and delivery of enterprise Identity Management solutions, ensuring operational readiness from day one.
• Act as a trusted advisor on Identity Management and broader cyber capabilities, solving business problems with fit‑for‑purpose technology.
• Direct and guide specialised technical teams to deliver solutions aligned with organisational strategy.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, negotiate across teams and drive consensus to achieve outcomes.
• Collaborate with Solution and Enterprise Architecture teams to shape future direction and maintain identity and cyber tooling roadmaps.
• Specify procurements and lead technical evaluation and selection of tools.
• Balance incident response demands with project milestones to maintain delivery momentum.
• Uplift organisational capability across cloud, architecture and transition‑to‑service domains.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Education/Certifications required

• Demonstrated experience leading IDAM implementations using modern COTS solutions.

Knowledge/Skills required

• Strong background across cyber security, cloud, on‑premises infrastructure, procurement and policy.
• Experience running operational teams in cyber security and/or identity management.
• Deep understanding of secure government environments and cloud technologies.
• Ability to drive business change and deliver technology implementations from both a business and technical perspective.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience working with enterprise architecture frameworks and contributing to strategic roadmap development.
• Ability to specify technical requirements and lead procurement evaluation processes.
• Demonstrated experience delivering solutions in politically complex environments.

Employment benefits

• Immediate start with contract through to 1 September 2026.
• 12‑month extension option.
• Suitable for subcontractors or candidates seeking casual engagement.

Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Veterans
Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly 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.