The position of Senior Identity Specialist – Privileged Access Management reports to the Manager Cyber Security Identity and will work with Cyber Security Identity BAU and Project resources, providing specialist knowledge services in a BAU capacity, such as:

• Support enhancement, functionality designs, and implementation of the Digital CyberArk PAM platform.
• Contribute to the development and endorsement of a CyberArk PAM operating model for the Digital environment.
• Work alongside the BAU team, project team, other platform areas and partner resources acting as a technical authority for the operation of Cyberark PAM solution.
• Develop as-built and relevant operational technical documentation to support the operation and maintenance of the PAM Solution.
• Support the Cyber Security Identity BAU and project team in the development of identity roadmaps where PAM is involved.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the identity practice within the Digital environment.
• Mentor team members in supporting and operating the Digital CyberArk PAM solution.

About you:

• CyberArk Sentry certified, minimum of 2 CyberArk implementations.
• Strong knowledge of CyberArk Privileged Cloud solution.
• Demonstrated experience in defining and implementation of CyberArk PAM operating models in complex Enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing documentation including, but not limited to, design documents, competency standards, knowledge base articles and work instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please note this role is open to Brisbane based candidates only.

Apply directly through the link or send your CV to brid.coughlan@talentinternational.com

• Up to 3 positions available
• 12 months plus 12 month contract
• Current clearance required

About the Role:

• Review and re-evaluate existing Security Approval to Operate (SATO)s and undertake Security Risk Assessment (SRA)s, as well as priorities and triage new work items, manage enterprise and group risks.
• Perform Security Impact Assessment to determine further security requirements, integrating the overarching Risk Management Framework to perform security risk assessment
• Develop mitigation strategies, ensuring risks remain within tolerance level. We issue a Security Approval to Operate (SATO) when systems have met security requirements prior to moving into production.

About you:

• Strong understanding of information principles, risk management frameworks, and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISM, NIST, PSPF)
• Experience in conducting Cyber Security Risk Assessment (SRA) and Security Impact Assessment (SIA)
• Knowledge of threat modelling, risk treatment planning, and control effectiveness evaluation
• Familiarity with government/ enterprise authorisation frameworks and security accreditation process
• Ability to interpret and apply compliance requirements in multi-vendor and cloud environments
• Experience preparing risk and compliance documentation for executive and governance bodies
• Ability to identify emerging risks within new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence
• Ability to translate technical risk language to non-technical audience
• Ability to identify, assess, and priorities security risks
• Knowledge of cloud platform (e.g., AWS, AZURE, IaaS) and associated security risks
• Understanding of security architecture and technical control relevant to risk assessments

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, pleas click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com

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As a Senior Identity Services Engineer, you’ll support the Identity Services Manager in maintaining, enhancing, and governing the organisation’s IAM platforms.

You’ll manage authentication systems, access governance, and identity lifecycle processes – ensuring that users, applications, and systems remain secure, compliant, and well-controlled.

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Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance platforms.

• Manage SSO, MFA, and federated authentication services across enterprise and partner ecosystems.

• Oversee user lifecycle management, ensuring accurate onboarding, transfer, and offboarding access.

• Conduct User Access Reviews and Privileged Access Reviews, tracking remediation actions.

• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Technology, and Architecture teams to implement identity controls.

• Identify automation opportunities to streamline provisioning and deprovisioning.

• Maintain documentation and requirements in JIRA and Confluence.

• Provide audit and governance support for identity-related security controls.

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Key Skills & Experience

• 8+ years in Identity & Access Management (IAM) or Identity Governance (IGA) roles within large enterprise or government environments.

• Strong knowledge of platforms such as Azure AD / Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, or Delinea Secret Server.

• Understanding of SSO, MFA, RBAC, OAuth, SAML, SCIM, and related identity protocols.

• Experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Connect in hybrid environments.

• Familiarity with identity lifecycle automation, privileged access, and compliance processes.

• Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence for documentation and task management.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Why You’ll Love It

• Join a forward-thinking Cyber Security team driving enterprise-level identity transformation.

• Work in a supportive, high-impact environment focused on innovation and improvement.

• Flexible hybrid model (2-3 days in the office).

• 6-12 month contract with strong day rate and extension potential.

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Interested?
If you’re an experienced Identity or IAM Engineer ready to take on a large-scale, purpose-driven project, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or contact Nastya for a confidential chat: anastasia.kikteva@talentinternational.com

• 12 month ongoing fixed term contract with multiple extensions
• Help set up the Security Applications and Environment for a unique federal government
• Must be Australian citizen to apply – get your NV1 clearance!

Our client is currently on the lookout for an experienced Security Engineer to drive the development and implementation of an enterprise-level set of security applications (Logging, Vulnerability, MFA, AAA) within an Operational Support System (OSS). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and is capable of translating client requirements and desired policies and controls from the Security team into technical solutions.

Requirements:

• 7-10+ years’ experience working in as a Security Engineer with a good understanding of deploying network security products and services to achieve program and client milestones
• Tertiary Education in IT or Engineering
• Perform lifecycle testing and operational support on security architectures to maintain compliance with client-tailored security controls
• Perform enterprise security access control, baseline configuration management, and system performance testing to ensure compliance to requirements
• Manage and maintain enterprise configuration and provide internal and external (client) technical support for the following major systems:
• Configuring and maintaining Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• Managing and/or conducting network scanning and analysis of vulnerabilities and mitigation plan
• Experience with SIEM, PAM, Endpoint protection, and other network scanning applications / tools including Splunk, Logzilla, Rapid7, Nesus, Tanium, CyberArc, Imprivata, Cisco Endpoint Protection, Airlock Digital, SentinelOne, Symantex, etc
• Must be Australian citizen with the ability to undergo and obtain Australian Defence security clearance to NV1

Benefits:

• Secure 12 month ongoing contract with ongoing extensions
• Get in early and set up the security environment for a complex, enterprise network environment
• Top of the market salary + guaranteed bonus on offer
• Interview and start ASAP

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

lent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, has been engaged by our long-standing client, a world-leading music company, to recruit a CyberArk / PKI Manager on a permanent basis in Sydney, Australia.

Role Title: CyberArk / PKI Manager

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD Area

Team: Regional manager with dotted-line collaboration to global IAM teams

Salary: Up to $180,000 + Super

The Opportunity

Our client, home to some of the most iconic artists, labels, and creative teams in the world, is seeking a CyberArk / PKI Manager to lead and evolve their global Identity & Access Management (IAM) program, with a primary focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and PKI services. This is a people-leadership and technical-hybrid role, providing the opportunity to shape IAM strategy, mentor a distributed team, and represent identity products across APAC.

You will be responsible for delivering a scalable, automated, and secure PAM program, while bridging technical and business stakeholders to translate complex identity challenges into actionable solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the regional and global IAM team, mentoring engineers and prioritising CyberArk/PKI initiatives.
• Shape IAM strategy, focusing on automation, AI integration, and future scalability of identity programs.
• Manage CyberArk suite (Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, PTA) and PKI tools (Keyfactor, Venafi, Microsoft ADCS).
• Guide privileged access controls, identity lifecycle management, and compliance with SOX, GDPR, and other standards.
• Collaborate with Security, HR, and Application teams to align identity solutions with business operations.
• Act as the IAM subject matter expert for business stakeholders, translating complex technical topics into clear outcomes.

Tech Stack & Environment

• PAM Tools: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Thycotic/Delinea
• PKI / Certificates: Keyfactor, Venafi, Microsoft ADCS, DigiCert/Entrust
• Automation / Scripting: PowerShell, Python
• Infrastructure Integration: AD, MDM (Intune/Jamf), IAM/IGA (SailPoint, Okta preferred)

About You

• 7-10 years in IAM, with 5+ years direct CyberArk or equivalent PAM experience.
• Proven leadership of distributed or global technical teams.
• Hands-on, strategic “player-coach” profile-able to mentor engineers and engage execs.
• Strong understanding of PKI lifecycle, certificate management, and automation.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across technical and business stakeholders.
• Energetic, proactive, and strategic mindset with focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Relevant certifications such as CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator preferred.

Key Success Factors (First 90 Days)

• Build trust with regional and global IAM teams.
• Demonstrate strategic leadership and hands-on CyberArk expertise.
• Engage business stakeholders effectively, translating identity needs into actionable outcomes.
• Identify quick wins in automation and process improvement.
• Establish team rhythm, collaboration standards, and technical oversight.

Culture & Perks

• Work for a world-leading music company, home to iconic artists and global creative teams.
• Collaborative, people-first, and innovation-focused environment.
• Opportunity to lead global IAM initiatives across multiple regions.
• Exposure to automation, AI-driven processes, and strategic IAM program development.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please apply now and submit your resume!

Cyber Management & Security Support

Williamtown, NSW | Defence Consultancy | NV2 Clearance Required

A leading defence consultancy is seeking a seasoned Cyber Management & Security professional to support a mission-critical program within the Australian Defence environment. This role sits at the intersection of cyber governance, information assurance, and classified program security – offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that underpin national capability.

Only Australian citizens with full work rights, active NV2 clearance, and the ability to work on-site at RAAF Base Williamtown will be considered.

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The Opportunity

You’ll work under limited direction within an integrated workforce, providing expert cyber and information security oversight for systems operating under the Special Access Program (SAP) environment. This includes ensuring that all ICT systems comply with the stringent security, accreditation, and risk management frameworks required for highly classified Defence capabilities.

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Key Responsibilities

* Provide system security services that integrate technical, governance, and policy aspects to support the Air Warfare Systems Program Office (AWSPO)
* Deliver expert guidance on cyber, information security, and accreditation requirements for systems operating under SAP controls
* Manage and execute security certification and accreditation for ICT systems up to and including SAP level, in line with the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
* Develop and maintain security documentation, artefacts, and assurance activities related to SAP environments
* Lead the identification, analysis, and management of security requirements for complex ICT systems
* Support technical design, verification and validation (V&V) activities to ensure ongoing compliance with Defence security standards
* Provide subject matter expertise on ICT system security, policy, and governance as they relate to SAP and national security programs
* Assist in the research, development, and implementation of ICT security policy, plans, and procedures tailored for AWSPO operations

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About You

* Minimum 8 years’ experience in cyber security, information assurance, or related Defence/ICT domains
* Proven experience supporting Defence or intelligence community programs, ideally within a Special Access Program (SAP) or similar classified framework
* Strong understanding of Defence security policies, ISM/PSPF, and JSIG RMF principles
* Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and policy requirements across varying levels of seniority
* High attention to detail, stakeholder management excellence, and ability to thrive in a high-trust environment
* NV2 clearance mandatory (current and active only)

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Details

* Location: RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW
* Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week

Overview:

Join a dynamic and innovative higher education organization as a Cyber Security Operations Senior Analyst, where your expertise will play a critical role in safeguarding a large community of users and their sensitive information. In this dynamic environment, no two days are the same – you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, tackling a wide variety of cyber threats. Your top priority will be incident response, ensuring quick and effective management of security incidents while providing mentorship to junior analysts. To maintain the highest security standards, holding NV1 clearance is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational cyber security advice to clients and ICT stakeholders.
• Coordinate with third-party managed security service providers (MSSPs).
• Support cyber operations services including monitoring, detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Maintain awareness of emerging threats and provide timely updates to leadership.
• Escalate significant issues and risks to management as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security processes and tools.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in Cyber Incident Response, with proven ability to manage and mitigate a range of security threats effectively.
• Strong proficiency in vulnerability management and endpoint response.
• Experience with network detection tools and incident remediation processes.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently in high-pressure situations while maintaining a focus on incident management.
• Experience working in a large-scale environment or complex organization.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with public cloud security considerations.
• Background knowledge of coordinating incident recovery with third-party security providers.
• Additional certifications, such as those from SANS or GIAC, are highly desirable.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity operations or a related field.
• A preferred educational background in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
• NV1 clearance is mandatory for this role.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid working: Standard hours 9am-5pm (flexible 8.30am-4.30pm).
• On-campus: Minimum 2 days per week (anchor day Thursday).
• On-call roster: Week on/week off for weekends and public holidays.
• After-hours incidents: Rare, typically only a few per month.
• Compensation: On-call allowance of $10,000-$15,000 per annum in addition to base salary.
  

Title: Senior Security & Identity Escalation Engineer

Location: Sydney (4 days in office, Fridays WFH – finish at 1pm)

Team: Global Tech Operations – Follow-the-Sun Model (US, UK, AUS)

Salary: $230K – $260K + Bonus

The Opportunity

Join one of the world’s leading music companies – home to the most iconic artists, labels, and creative teams on the planet – as a Senior Security & Identity Escalation Engineer.

This is a pivotal global role within the organisation’s “follow-the-sun” operations model, providing expert technical leadership in security, identity, and access management. You’ll be the go-to escalation point for complex incidents impacting global identity and security systems – leading investigations, restoring service, and ensuring lasting fixes.

Based in Sydney, you’ll work directly with senior leaders across Los Angeles, Nashville, and London – acting as the regional escalation lead for critical security and identity issues while driving global improvement initiatives around automation, AI integration, and operational excellence.

If you thrive in high-stakes environments where no two days are the same, this is your stage.

What You’ll Do

As the Senior Security & Identity Escalation Engineer, you’ll lead global escalations and incident management across security and identity platforms – bringing technical depth, calm leadership, and a problem-solving mindset to every challenge.

• Lead the most critical global identity and security incidents – restore service fast and drive root cause analysis.
• Provide senior-level escalation support across identity, SSO, MFA, and PAM environments.
• Partner with L3 and architecture teams to improve reliability, resilience, and prevention strategies.
• Contribute to Zero Trust, PAM, and automation initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workloads using automation and AI – reducing noise and improving response times.
• Mentor global operations engineers and elevate team capability across regions.
• Represent the Sydney escalation function within global operations leadership forums.
• Collaborate with business units and IT leaders to communicate risk, progress, and investment priorities.

You’ll spend around 30-40% of your time hands-on, troubleshooting and resolving live incidents, with the rest focused on leadership, improvement, and proactive optimisation.

About You

You’re a calm, decisive technical leader with deep experience in identity, access, and security operations. You love the adrenaline of solving live issues, thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, and are trusted as the person everyone calls when it’s critical.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in enterprise environments (global or large-scale preferred).
• Expert-level understanding of Microsoft Identity Suite, Active Directory, and M365.
• Deep technical knowledge of AWS (core platform), with exposure to GCP and Azure.
• Strong hands-on experience with CyberArk, MFA technologies (Duo, YubiKey, Ping), and SSO systems.
• Proficient in incident handling, defence and detection, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with Splunk, Dynatrace, CloudWatch, and modern observability practices.
• Comfortable working with Linux, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitHub.
• Relevant certifications valued – CISSP, GSEC, GSIH, CISM, Palo Alto, Cisco, SANS, or cloud security.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder skills – clear, calm, and credible under pressure.
• Experience in fast-moving, 24/7 operational environments (airlines, global media, large-scale tech) highly regarded.

You’re not a project architect or consultant – you’re a firefighter. Someone who gets in, diagnoses fast, and fixes what matters.

Culture & Perks

They value authenticity, creativity, and collaboration. Their Sydney office is a vibrant space, where you’ll join a friendly, inclusive team that encourages you to bring your full self to work.

Perks include:

• Early Friday finish (1pm)
• Optional 1% additional super
• Annual Bonus $
• Global collaboration and travel opportunities

If this sounds like you or you’d like to find out more – Apply now!

We have partnered with a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, specialized in customized technology services that empower businesses to thrive in a digital landscape. Their team of experts is dedicated to delivering strategic consulting, robust cybersecurity, and comprehensive managed services, all designed to drive efficiency and growth.

They are looking for a Principal Architect with a background in Cybersecurity and a balanced focus on Business Development (50%) and Service Delivery (50%). This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional who thrives in a matrix organization, leading multiple projects while engaging with vendors and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-sales engagement – work closely with vendors and customers to craft solutions.
• Project oversight – act as an Engagement Manager, ensuring successful project execution.
• Oversee 5-6 concurrent projects, managing budgets, customer success, change orders etc..
• Provide leadership within a matrix structure, guiding field leaders responsible for delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other key stakeholders.
• Cybersecurity & Networking focus – Less compliance-heavy, more technical/networking-based projects.
• Manage service delivery and drive business growth through consultative engagements.
• Track project status and provide status reports when necessary.
• Engage in strategic discussions around project execution, client satisfaction, and expansion.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experienced in both service delivery and business development.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, networking, and technical pre-sales.
• Technology experience with security (Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler) and networking (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and challenges that affect IT programs such as SOC2, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, State and Federal privacy laws, and SEC regulations
• Adept at working in a matrix organization, leading projects, and coordinating resources.
• Able to balance project execution with growth initiatives.
• Strategic thinker who can collaborate across teams and drive results.

Work Schedule & Travel Expectations:

• Hybrid role with some in-office presence required 1x a week.
• Some Travel required.

Salary listed is OTE – $190-220k

At this time we are unable to provide Visa Transfers or Visa Sponsorship.