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About the Role

Lead identity and access architecture that underpins secure, scalable and connected digital services across the University. Provide architecture leadership across a portfolio of strategic initiatives, guiding the design and delivery of Identity and Access Management (IDAM) solutions that enable secure and reliable access to University systems and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide architecture leadership across a portfolio of strategic initiatives, guiding the design and delivery of Identity and Access Management (IDAM) solutions.
• Support multiple programs and projects through the development of target-state architectures, solution designs and implementation roadmaps.
• Focus on the University's identity ecosystem, including Microsoft Entra ID, Okta SSO/MFA, Saviynt IGA, CyberArk PAM, identity provisioning, lifecycle management, authentication, authorisation, federation and Zero Trust architecture.
• Evaluate architecture options, balance business and technical requirements, and ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements and governance expectations.
• Provide guidance across Azure infrastructure and networking, including landing zones, hybrid and private connectivity, network segmentation, infrastructure security and cloud platform governance.
• Deliver high-quality solution architectures and implementation roadmaps that align with Enterprise Architecture principles and strategic objectives.
• Lead architecture design activities across IDAM platforms including Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Saviynt and CyberArk.
• Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations that balance business needs, risk, cost and long-term sustainability.
• Maintain accurate architecture decisions, risks, dependencies and traceability within architecture repositories.
• Support successful project outcomes through effective collaboration with architects, stakeholders, project teams and vendors.

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Solution Architect, Identity Architect, Security Architect, Cloud Architect or similar role within a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven expertise across Identity and Access Management domains including authentication, authorisation, federation, identity provisioning, IGA and PAM.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience working within Enterprise Architecture practices, governance frameworks and architecture repositories such as Orbus Infinity, LeanIX or equivalent.
• You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Skills

• Microsoft Entra ID
• Okta SSO/MFA
• Saviynt IGA
• CyberArk PAM
• Identity provisioning
• Lifecycle management
• Authentication
• Authorisation
• Federation
• Zero Trust architecture
• Azure infrastructure
• Networking
• Landing zones
• Hybrid and private connectivity
• Network segmentation
• Infrastructure security
• Cloud platform governance
• Enterprise Architecture
• Orbus Infinity
• LeanIX

Location

• Parramatta South Campus

Work Type

• Full-time
• 12-month fixed term contract
• Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

• HEW Level 9
• Senior Solution Architect
• Identity Architect
• Security Architect
• Cloud Architect

Education Level

• Postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline

Salary/Compensations

• $137,681 – $147,032 per annum
• plus 17% Super and Leave Loading

Benefits

• Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners
• Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking
• Novated motor vehicle leasing
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Complimentary annual flu vaccination
• Eligibility for Fitness Passport membership
• Access to discounted private health cover
• Onsite childcare with potential for discounted fees and salary packaging

About the Company

• Western Sydney University is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
• Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities.
• Making a difference starts at Western.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy.
• We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.