Strategic Identity Delivery Lead

Strategic Identity Delivery Lead | Federal Government | IAM | IDAM | Microsoft Entra ID

• Contract: 18 months with possibility of extension | Based on the discretion of the Department
• Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid/ Flexible)
• Security Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (Preferred)
  
  

We are supporting one of our high-profile clients within the Federal Government space to deliver a strategic hire within the Cyber Security and Resilience Branch. This is a critical opportunity for an experienced Strategic Identity Delivery Lead with deep technical leadership across Identity and Access Management (IAM) to support the delivery of secure internal identity functions aligned with a national cyber strategy.

You will lead and coordinate the delivery of complex identity workloads, acting as a technical lead for engineers while shaping security standards, driving Zero Trust alignment, and integrating IAM across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities Of The Position

• Lead the delivery of high-impact identity projects, working closely with the Assistant Director and broader cyber security teams.
• Drive Microsoft Entra ID domain deliverables: lifecycle management, Conditional Access, PIM, and access packages.
• Deliver secure identity solutions across Azure and AWS environments.
• Collaborate with Zero Trust engineers to enforce least privilege and audit compliance.
• Develop IAM security policies, standards, and controls.
• Integrate IAM with internal applications across multiple environments.
• Act as the delivery focal point for internal stakeholders, architects, and security advisors.
  
  

What Expertise We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering Identity and Access Management solutions at scale.
• Hands-on delivery with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Identity Governance, PIM, Ping Identity.
• Strong background across both Azure and AWS identity capabilities.
• Experience delivering IAM in Government or large enterprise environments.
• Ability to lead engineers, manage competing priorities, and drive IAM strategy execution.
  
  

Why Join Our Client?

This is a mission-critical delivery team with national impact. Your work on high-visibility cyber security projects and directly contribute to strengthening identity foundations within a government agency committed to digital trust, accessibility, and resilience. Work with experienced professionals in an environment that values delivery excellence and secure transformation.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on [email protected]. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!