Identity and Access Management Consultant - 12 Month Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) Consultant for a 12-month fixed-term engagement. This role demands hands-on expertise with IAM frameworks, tools, and processes, working on mission-critical systems to enhance security and access governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain comprehensive IAM processes such as user onboarding, transfers, exit provisioning, and regular access validation.
• Develop and manage role-based access control (RBAC) structures and authorization matrices across enterprise applications.
• Implement and monitor segregation of duties (SoD) controls to detect and resolve potential conflicts.
• Administer Access Management platforms, ensuring optimal configuration, support, and maintenance.
• Enforce privileged access management (PAM) policies across vital infrastructure and systems.
• Perform frequent security profile audits and access reviews to identify abnormalities and drive corrective measures promptly.
• Serve as the technical liaison to system and application owners for resolving identity and access challenges.
• Establish and promote security baseline standards and best practices throughout all identity domains.
• Lead strategic IAM process enhancements by leveraging automation and technology to reduce risks and increase efficiency.
• Manage IAM tool capacity, including license tracking and usage optimization.
• Generate detailed compliance and governance reports relating to identity standards and access controls.
• Support adherence to legal and regulatory mandates through technically sound IAM controls and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technology and business units to align IAM initiatives with organizational security goals.

Experience and Knowledge

• Over 7 years of practical experience in complex IAM environments.
• Extensive knowledge of privileged access management (PAM) tools and controls.
• Expertise in RBAC, access governance frameworks, and authorization matrix development.
• Proven track record in managing segregation of duties within enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with Change Management and ITIL methodologies in large-scale IT settings.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks relevant to IAM.
• Experience managing vendors and licenses for IAM technologies.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving competencies with an independent approach to challenges.
• Capability to design IAM solutions aligned to security and business risk considerations.
• Excellent communication skills suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Robust stakeholder management experience across security, technology, and business teams.
• Ability to create and present clear technical reports and access governance metrics.
• Attention to detail combined with effective planning and prioritization aptitude.
• A commitment to security best practices and ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Information Security, or an equivalent field, or demonstrated relevant experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC.
• Desirable Microsoft certifications including SC-300, AZ-500, SC-200, or similar.

Culture and Benefits

Datacom prides itself on maintaining a vibrant and agile culture despite being a large IT service provider. The environment promotes inclusivity, professional growth, and work-life balance with benefits such as social activities, flexible working hours, remote work options, relax zones, and ongoing training opportunities. Employees enjoy recognition in a flat organizational structure with ample opportunity to face engaging technology challenges across prominent enterprises in Australia and New Zealand.

Datacom fosters a welcoming workplace that values diversity and supports employees in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere.