Identity Engineer Energy Sector | Contract Duration: January 2026 - June 2026 with the potential to extend Day Rate: $1,000 - $1200 GST Location: Melbourne Hybrid role: 2/3 days in the office We are seeking an experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) professional to join a large, complex organisation operating within the energy sector . This role will support critical infrastructure and enterprise platforms, requiring strong security, reliability, and operational maturity. This opportunity is on an ongoing contract basis and will suit candidates who enjoy working in highly regulated, high-availability environments. Key Responsibilities Administer, support, and enhance cloud-based identity platforms, with a strong focus on Okta . Manage SSO, MFA, Risk Engine policies , and Identity Governance workflows across enterprise and operational environments. Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives and identity platform migrations. Design, configure, and maintain secure identity integrations using OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, ADFS , and Active Directory . Implement and manage Conditional Access , SCIM provisioning , and identity lifecycle management. Provide BAU and operational support, troubleshooting identity-related issues in a 24/7 operational context where required. Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, and operational technology teams. Maintain and manage certificate lifecycle and encryption processes , including OpenSSL . Technical Skills & Experience Essential Strong hands-on experience with Okta (Cloud Admin, SSO, MFA, Risk Engine). Solid experience across Azure / Microsoft 365 , including: Entra ID (Azure AD) Conditional Access MFA SCIM Intune MAM APIM Strong working knowledge of identity protocols: OIDC, OAuth2, SAML, ADFS . Experience with Active Directory in hybrid cloud environments. Certificate management experience, including OpenSSL . Desirable AZ-500 or similar Microsoft security certification. Experience with AWS identity services (Cognito, Organisations). Background in AWS Security , DevOps , or platform engineering roles. Prior experience within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or critical services environments. What We're Looking For Strong security mindset with an understanding of risk in critical infrastructure environments. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear communicator, comfortable engaging with technical teams and senior stakeholders. If you are interested in this exciting project and you have strong identity experience, please do click "Apply today" or reach out to Sophie Garrison, Practice Lead - Cyber Security & GRC