1x Identity & Access Management Specialist
- Location: Perth
- The company: Global operator of energy and resources
- Benefits: Competitive contract rates and flexible working arrangements
- Assignment length: Up to 12 months initially (subject to agreement)
The Company
A global operator of energy and resources. As a result of an increased portfolio, they are now looking for a Identity & Access Management Specialistto support these projects across the business.
The Role
As the IAM Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, supporting, and advancing the organisation’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) landscape. You will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Saviynt platform, bridging deep technical implementation with high-level security strategy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex IAM challenges, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement in security and compliance.
Your Responsibilities
- Engage with business partners, HR, and compliance teams to gather complex access requirements and translate them into fit-for-purpose Saviynt solutions (e.g., RBAC models, provisioning workflows, policy engines)
- Design conceptual and logical IAM architectures within Saviynt, ensuring alignment with global security policies
- Conduct gap analysis between current and future state access management, providing clear roadmaps for IAM maturity
- Contribute to the design, configuration, and implementation of Saviynt solutions
- Manage onboarding of applications, definition of access controls, and configuration of connectors within the Saviynt ecosystem
- Troubleshoot complex integration issues between Saviynt and target systems (AD, SAP, ServiceNow, Cloud Platforms)
- Drive the organization’s IAM maturity journey by implementing modern security principles, including Zero Trust and Least Privilege
- Contribute to the design and enforcement of Just-in-Time (JIT) access models and enhance Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls
- Manage certification campaigns, access reviews, and segregation of duties (SoD) policies
- Translate complex technical IAM challenges into business risks for management, while providing detailed technical guidance to developers and support teams
- Coordinate and oversee collaboration with offshore MSP teams to ensure seamless delivery of IAM services, maintaining alignment with organizational standards, security requirements, and project timelines
- Foster effective communication channels to address challenges, clarify expectations, and drive continuous improvement in service quality
What you’ll need to succeed
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience, specifically with Saviynt IGA.
- Proven track record in large-scale enterprise environments with thousands of identities.
- Demonstrated ability to architect secure, scalable IAM solutions within Saviynt.
- Proven ability to manage cross-cultural, geographically dispersed MSP teams, leveraging strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build trust, ensure accountability, and achieve shared objectives in a dynamic, global environment.
- Deep understanding of IAM principles: RBAC, ABAC, Least Privilege, Attestation.
- Strong scripting skills (Java/PowerShell/Python, SQL, JSON/REST API) for customization and connector development.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate security controls to non-technical audiences.
- Perth based with full working Australian rights.
What’s on Offer
- Exposure to a Global Energy company
- Flexible working arrangement
What you need to do now
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