Senior IAM Engineer
IT & T
Software Development & Testing/IT Security & Compliance
Join a high-performing Platform Services team with a large federal government agency, leading secure, modern identity and access services built on Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Unify Broker, Entra ID and advanced PowerShell automation. You’ll own complex HR-integrated identity workflows, uplift security posture and user experience, and mentor the team as the go-to expert for IAM in a collaborative, security-conscious environment.
Location Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 6 months from 19 January 2026, with 2 × 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline clearance highly preferred (must be able to obtain)
Closing Date: 10:00am Monday 8 December 2025
Essential Tasks
About Compas Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, Australian citizenship is required and Baseline clearance is highly preferred.
Location Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 6 months from 19 January 2026, with 2 × 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline clearance highly preferred (must be able to obtain)
Closing Date: 10:00am Monday 8 December 2025
Essential Tasks
- Maintain and manage enterprise IAM platforms including Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Unify Broker and HR system integrations.
- Troubleshoot identity and access workflows, providing expert advice and improving both security posture and user experience.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, cyber security, HR and application teams to deliver secure, scalable identity services and roadmap outcomes.
- Produce high-quality documentation (changes, procedures, designs, security assessments) and actively mentor and upskill team members.
- 5+ years expert-level experience with MIM, Unify Broker, advanced PowerShell scripting and Entra ID in complex environments.
- Strong strategic understanding of access governance and access control, particularly for HR-driven identity and account provisioning workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and upskill technical staff within IAM, platform or infrastructure teams.
- Desirable knowledge of cyber security tools and frameworks (ISM, Essential 8, ACSC guides), PAM tools (CyberArk, Secret Server) and Windows/AD environments.
About Compas Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, Australian citizenship is required and Baseline clearance is highly preferred.