Identity & Directory Services Engineer (Melbourne)

Identity & Directory Services Engineer Location: Perth / Melbourne, Australia Job Description Configure and optimise Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security hardening, user access control, and system configurations. Implement automation using PowerShell to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort. Deliver Level 3 ICT support, resolving complex infrastructure and identity-related incidents within SLA targets. Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to meet project timelines and SLAs. Nice to Have Skills
- Design and manage hybrid identity architecture using Azure Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory, ensuring secure authentication across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Implement and enforce Conditional Access and MFA policies, strengthening identity security aligned with Zero Trust principles.
- Administer Azure AD Connect, enabling seamless directory synchronization, SSO, and federation.
- Design governed RBAC models across Azure and on-prem systems, ensuring least privilege access and audit compliance.
- Configure and optimise GPOs for security hardening, user access control, and system configurations. Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience delivering and operating large-scale Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD environments in 24x7 enterprise operations.
- Specialised in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and IAM, including MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, RBAC, and user lifecycle management.
- Proven track record in resolving high-priority incidents, supporting authentication platforms, and improving operational efficiency through PowerShell automation.
- Experience supporting retail, banking, insurance, and healthcare clients in multi-sourced, regulated environments.
- ITIL Service Operations and Service Transition to BAU knowledge. Certifications
- MCSE: Messaging
- MCSE: Security
- Cisco CCNA
- CompTIA Security+ Minimum Years of Experience: 10 years #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rscma