Talent is recruiting for an experienced Senior Identity and Access Management Specialist to join our client in the Education Sector based in St Lucia, Brisbane on a long-term contract through until November 2027.

// Senior IAM Specialist w/Okta Experience
// Contract until end of November 2027
// Higher Education Sector

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed technical discovery of various IAM components such as systems of record ingestion, access policies, MFA services, SSO, federated services, etc.
• Document and/or assist with documentation associated with detailed designs, key decision papers, options analysis, etc.
• Conduct key stakeholder meetings with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist with the implementation of the new IAM platform and the associated services.
• Assist with the transition of services from the current platform to the new platform.
• Conduct and/or assist with reporting of technical elements for the project.
• Collaborate strongly with the project manager, program architect, business analyst, implementation partner and operation support team.
• Provide technical advice and guidance for the operational support teams.

Qualifications / Accreditations:

• IAM related technical qualifications (eg: Okta Certified Professional or Azure Identity & Access Administrator)
• Desirable: Bachelor of Information Technology (or similar degree)

Ideal Skills:

• Centralised IAM solutions such as Okta, Ping ID, Entra ID, etc.
• Downstream directory services such as Active Directory or similar
• Multi-Factor Authentication systems
• Passwordless authentication services
• Business to Business (B2B) guest access
• Consumer to Business (CSB) guest access (Social account access)
• Identity Governance and Administration
• SCIM (System for Cross-Domain Identity Management) user and group provisioning
• Deep knowledge of standards and protocols such as SAML, OAuth, WS-FED, OpenID Connect, Kerberos.
• Design and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and other access management models.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of APIs and RESTful services for integrating IAM solutions with other enterprise applications.
• Technical writing and documentation.
• Translating technical details into business-friendly language.
• Training and mentoring IT teams or end-users on the future IAM platform features and practices.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience working directly within an IAM team (or similar) as a technical specialist.
• Created design specification documentation from start to completion.
• Worked on large scale IAM projects.
• 2+ years of experience in designing and deploying solutions on Microsoft Azure platform and experience in workload migrations.
• Experience with public cloud platforms, including design, implementation and workload migration.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services (IaaS and PaaS).
• Understanding of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Enterprise Scale Landing Zones and Well Architected Framework and incorporating into Azure designs
• Desirable: A key technical resource on an IAM platform that has multiple systems of record (sources of truth).
• Desirable: Worked in an IAM team within a university.

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact Jackson Bruce on 0435 581 994 or via email at jackson.bruce@talentinternational.com.

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A leading insurance provider is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support and enhance the security technologies protecting its business worldwide.

This opportunity will suit a hands-on engineer with a strong infrastructure background who enjoys solving technical problems and keeping critical security services running effectively.

You’ll work across endpoint protection, data security, access management and monitoring technologies, taking ownership of upgrades, troubleshooting and ongoing improvements. Working closely with colleagues and technology partners globally, you’ll help strengthen platform performance and support the organisation’s changing security needs.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications
• Cyber security engineering experience gained within large, complex environments
• Solid background in infrastructure engineering supporting enterprise systems with a strong understanding of Windows, Active Directory, Linux, networking and cloud environments
• Proven experience administering security tools across areas such as EDR, DLP, PAM, MFA, antivirus and/or web proxies
• Confidence investigating complex platform issues and restoring services within agreed timeframes
• Experience keeping platforms reliable through upgrades, maintenance, monitoring and performance tuning
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical teams, vendors and business stakeholders
• A methodical approach to troubleshooting, strong attention to detail and an interest in evolving security technologies

They offer hybrid work with the role to be based from their office in Parramatta with an attractive daily rate on offer. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply online now!

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

• Contract: Initial 12-month contract + extension
• Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide
• Security Clearance: Active NV1 security clearance required prior to commencement
• Key Skills: Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Application Security, Windows and Linux Infrastructure

We are currently seeking experienced Lead Penetration Testers to join a major Federal Government agency responsible for delivering essential services to millions of Australians. This is an opportunity to lead complex offensive security testing, identify critical vulnerabilities and strengthen the security of large-scale enterprise systems and applications.

Your duties will include:

• Lead and deliver complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across enterprise applications, infrastructure and networks.
• Conduct simulated cyberattacks and advanced threat assessments to identify security weaknesses and validate existing controls.
• Perform web application, mobile application and infrastructure penetration testing across Windows and Linux environments.
• Develop and oversee penetration testing plans, methodologies, test execution and reporting.
• Analyse security vulnerabilities, assess associated risks and provide practical remediation recommendations.
• Work closely with technical teams, system owners and stakeholders to validate security improvements and ensure identified vulnerabilities are addressed.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to security professionals while supporting team priorities and delivery outcomes.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Extensive experience delivering complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessments within large enterprise or government environments.
• Advanced technical skills in web application penetration testing, infrastructure security assessments and simulated cyberattack exercises.
• Strong experience testing Windows and Linux environments, enterprise networks and applications using commercial and specialised penetration testing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead penetration testing engagements, develop testing methodologies and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of digital forensics, including evidence collection, preservation, analysis and incident investigation techniques.
• Proven ability to assess security risks, recommend remediation strategies and provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CREST, OSCP, OSCE3, CompTIA PenTest+, CEH or GIAC will be highly regarded.

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must hold an active NV1 security clearance and be able to work from one of the nominated office locations. If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com

For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world-class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Enterprise Business Development Manager to join an established and growing technology services organisation.

This is a genuine net-new business role, suited to a commercially driven enterprise salesperson who knows how to identify strategic accounts, open doors and navigate complex technology sales cycles.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of identifying and winning strategic enterprise customers, managing the complete sales journey from initial account planning and prospecting through discovery, solution development, commercial negotiation and close.

Working closely with Solution Architects, technical specialists, strategic technology partners and internal services teams, you’ll help customers navigate complex networking and security requirements and develop solutions aligned to their business outcomes.

This isn’t an account-management-heavy position. We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys new-logo acquisition and is comfortable proactively creating opportunities rather than relying solely on inbound leads.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and target strategic enterprise organisations across agreed markets and verticals.
• Own complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles from initial prospecting through to commercial negotiation and close.
• Develop targeted account plans and outbound strategies to generate new opportunities.
• Build relationships with senior and C-suite stakeholders across prospective enterprise customers.
• Generate pipeline through your own network alongside marketing, vendor and strategic partner channels.
• Work closely with Solution Architects and technical specialists to develop tailored networking and cybersecurity solutions.
• Build strong relationships across the broader technology partner ecosystem.
• Maintain ownership of pipeline management, forecasting and the commercial integrity of your opportunities.
• Stay across evolving networking, cybersecurity and managed services technologies and propositions.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally bring:

• 5+ years of proven enterprise new-business sales experience across technology services, networking or cybersecurity.
• Strong experience selling Cisco networking and/or security solutions into enterprise customers.
• A background within a Cisco partner, Systems Integrator, MSP or networking/security technology vendor.
• A demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding new-business targets.
• Experience navigating complex enterprise sales cycles involving multiple technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity and managed services.
• A genuine hunter mentality with the resilience to proactively build pipeline and win new logos.
• Strong relationship-building skills across customers, technology partners and internal technical teams.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business that combines established technology partnerships and technical capability with a strong focus on continued growth.

You’ll have access to specialist technical resources while retaining ownership of your enterprise relationships and new-business strategy.

The broader benefits package includes 25 days annual leave, flexible working, quarterly awards and bonuses, private medical insurance contributions, company shares after qualifying tenure, gym membership support, enhanced parental leave and funding for additional qualifications and professional development.

Apply now for immediate consideration. Only successful applicants who have full working rights in Australia or NZ will be shortlisted and contacted.

Join this large governemt body undergoing a major technology transformation and establish its security operations capability as it transitions to a new Azure environment.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, putting the tools, processes and governance in place to strengthen cyber resilience and support future growth.

What you’ll do

• Establish security operations processes, monitoring, threat detection and incident response capabilities.
• Drive operational adoption of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Purview and Azure security services.
• Define responsibilities, escalation pathways and service coordination across internal teams and managed service providers.
• Support secure transition into production, developing playbooks, reporting and sustainable operating practices.
• Lead incident coordination and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience

• Experience as a Security Operations Lead, SOC Manager, Cyber Defence Lead, Incident Response Lead or similar.
• A track record of building or maturing security operations capabilities in complex enterprise environments.
• Practical Azure experience and strong knowledge of Microsoft security technologies.
• Confidence leading incident response and working across technical teams, delivery partners and senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with VPDSF and Essential Eight frameworks is highly regarded.

Ready to shape a security operations function? Apply now with your CV or contact josh.dmonte@talentinternational.com for further information and a detailed position description.

Senior SOC Analyst – Incident Response & Threat Hunting

Auckland CBD | Permanent | Hybrid – two office days | No on-call

Take the technical lead when it matters most.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to join a well-established security operations environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will lead high-severity incidents, guide other analysts and influence how the SOC detects, investigates and responds to threats.

You will be the trusted technical authority and escalation point-not a people manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SOC professional who enjoys leading from the front, mentoring others and improving security operations without the politics of formal team management.

The opportunity

You will take ownership of complex security incidents from initial investigation through containment, remediation and review. Alongside incident response, you will conduct proactive threat hunting, support the development of other analysts and help strengthen SOC workflows, playbooks and detection capabilities.

You will work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders, providing clear advice and maintaining calm, decisive leadership during critical incidents.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the investigation and resolution of high-severity security incidents
• Act as a technical escalation point for SOC analysts
• Perform proactive threat hunting and identify emerging security risks
• Analyse network activity, alerts and security events
• Use SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms to investigate and respond to threats
• Support the development and improvement of SOAR processes and playbooks
• Mentor analysts and promote effective knowledge sharing
• Contribute to detection engineering and broader SOC capability uplift
• Communicate incident impact, risk and recommended actions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and response effectiveness

What you will bring

• At least five years of dedicated Security Operations Centre experience
• Previous senior, lead or technical escalation responsibilities
• Advanced experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk
• Strong knowledge of EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender
• Demonstrated ownership of complex security incident response
• Practical threat-hunting experience
• Strong understanding of network analysis and intrusion detection
• Experience working with SOAR technologies and security playbooks
• The ability to remain calm and make pragmatic decisions under pressure
• Clear communication skills across technical and business audiences
• A genuine interest in mentoring others and sharing knowledge

Experience improving SOC processes, detection capability, playbooks or team maturity would be particularly valuable.

What is on offer

• Hybrid working with two days per week in the Auckland CBD office
• No on-call requirement
• Southern Cross UltraCare 400 health insurance
• Life, trauma, income protection and permanent disability insurance
• Employer KiwiSaver contribution grossed up so eligible employees receive the full 3%
• Monthly fitness reimbursement of up to $100
• Additional wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
• A supportive culture with flexible working arrangements
• Genuine influence over SOC processes and capability development

Earlier-career SOC opportunities

We are also interested in hearing from developing SOC Analysts with approximately one to three years of relevant, hands-on Security Operations and incident-response experience. If you are earlier in your SOC career but have practical SIEM and security investigation experience, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now

If you are an experienced SOC professional who wants to remain technically hands-on while leading incidents, mentoring others and improving operational capability, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa to be considered for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an ambitious Sales Executive to join a global software organisation operating within the IT and technology sector.

This is a fast-paced, commercially driven sales environment where you’ll take ownership of a territory, develop new business opportunities and manage multiple deals through the sales cycle.

You’ll primarily work with Managed Service Providers (MSPs), alongside internal IT teams, helping customers understand how the organisation’s technology solutions can support their evolving IT requirements.

The environment will suit someone who enjoys the hunt, is comfortable managing a busy pipeline and has the perseverance and commercial mindset required to navigate more complex sales cycles.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and develop an assigned sales territory, with responsibility for delivering against revenue and sales targets.

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through outbound prospecting and strategic account engagement.

• Build, manage and progress a healthy pipeline of opportunities from initial engagement through to close.

• Develop a strong understanding of prospective customers, their existing technology environments, competitors and key commercial challenges.

• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and gain access to key decision-makers across prospective accounts.

• Deliver engaging product demonstrations and presentations, clearly communicating both the technical capabilities and commercial value of the solutions.

• Position technology solutions against customer requirements and demonstrate clear business value.

• Navigate complex sales and procurement cycles involving multiple stakeholders.

• Manage negotiations with senior and C-suite stakeholders.

• Work closely with Sales Leadership and broader internal teams to develop opportunities and progress deals.

• Develop strong knowledge of the organisation’s product portfolio, sales methodology and go-to-market approach.

• Sell primarily into the Managed Service Provider (MSP) market, alongside opportunities within internal IT departments.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within a B2B technology, software, SaaS, cybersecurity, infrastructure or managed services sales environment.

• Demonstrated experience developing and closing new business opportunities.

• Confidence prospecting into new accounts and building relationships from the ground up.

• Experience managing a pipeline and working towards individual sales quotas.

• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to navigate complex sales processes.

• Confidence engaging and negotiating with senior and C-suite stakeholders.

• Experience navigating procurement processes and multi-stakeholder buying environments.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical and commercial concepts clearly.

• A proactive, self-starting approach with strong organisation and time-management skills.

• The ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously.

• Resilience, tenacity and a genuine desire to succeed within a high-performance sales environment.

• Experience selling to MSPs or IT decision-makers would be highly advantageous.

What’s On Offer

You’ll be joining an established global technology organisation with an international presence and a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

The business offers a hybrid working model built around flexibility and trust, alongside ongoing investment in employee learning and career development.

Additional benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• Generous paid leave.

• Superannuation.

• Employee share purchase opportunities.

• Dedicated company-wide no-meeting days.

• Paid volunteering days.

• Structured learning and development opportunities.

• Opportunities to build your career within a growing global software business.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Please note, only successful applicants will be shortlisted and contacted. All successful applicants must have full working rights in Australia or New Zealand.

Cyber Security Consultant – Multiple Levels

We are looking for Cyber Security Consultants to join a growing technology consulting team supporting enterprise and government clients. We’re open to people at different stages of their cyber career, from security engineers ready to move into consulting through to experienced consultants who can lead technical work with clients.

You’ll need a good understanding of networking and security, strong communication skills, and hands-on experience with at least one relevant security technology. Training is available for the right person.

Location: Canberra
Work model: Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days remote
Working rights: Australian citizenship required
Clearance: Must have NV1 Clearance

About the role

You will work across different client environments, helping to design, implement and improve cyber security services. The work may include technical advice, security engineering, customer workshops and support for ongoing service delivery. The role includes an on-call component, with allowances provided.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical security advice to customers and internal teams

• Take part in customer meetings and technical workshops, leading them as your experience allows

• Support security reviews, solution design and implementation planning

• Help resolve security incidents and technical issues

• Support upgrades, new implementations, policy tuning and service improvements

• Identify opportunities to improve or automate security processes

• Keep up to date with security threats and technology developments

Skills and experience

• Experience in security engineering, consulting, network security or technical security support

• A sound understanding of IP networking and security principles

• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:

  • SSE or ZTNA tools such as Zscaler or Netskope

  • Firewalls such as Fortinet or Palo Alto

  • Web application security tools such as F5 or Imperva

  • Vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable or Rapid7

  • Microsoft security tools, Sentinel, Defender or similar

• The ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• An interest in developing your security design and consulting skills

Experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks or the ASD Essential Eight would be useful. We’re also interested in people with deeper design, architecture or customer-facing experience.

Benefits

• Training and professional development

• Flexible hybrid working

• Option to purchase additional leave

• Work across varied enterprise and government projects

If you have a solid security foundation and enjoy solving problems with customers, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Luther Borgas at luther.borgas@outbacktalent.com.

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.