Avanade

Identity Consultant

Avanade
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a strong focus on Microsoft Entra ID, including the design and deployment of authentication solutions and the development of control policies aligned with security principles. Proficient in managing identities, implementing multi-factor authentication, and addressing compliance challenges surrounding digital identities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Microsoft Entra ID ExpertiseIdentity And Access Management (IAM)OAuth2.0, SAML, And OIDC ProficiencyActive Directory ManagementConsulting And Advisory Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AzurePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design enterprise identity and access management solutions using Entra ID with a focus on security and efficiency
  • Develop identity architecture roadmaps to uplift and modernize access control systems
  • Develop control policies and authorization frameworks aligned with least privilege and zero trust
  • Participate in client workshops and discovery sessions
  • Translate business, technical and compliance requirements into value-driven architectures
  • Design and deploy authentication solutions using OAuth2.0, SAML and OIDC
  • Develop IAM solutions using Entra External ID
  • Create target-state architectures, roadmaps, and high-level/low-level designs
  • Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders
  • Work within agile methodologies, contributing to backlog items and continuous improvement
  • Deliver client-facing consulting services for Avanade and Accenture clients across medium to large global enterprises

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with a strong focus on Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Experienced in consulting and advisory discussions with clients and other consulting firms
  • Proven understanding of Active Directory and legacy authentication protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, NTLM, etc.), Entra ID Sync
  • Demonstrated expertise with Entra ID and Entra ID Domain Services, including relevant use cases
  • Skilled in managing identities, setting up conditional access, implementing multi-factor authentication, and overseeing identity governance with Microsoft Entra ID
  • Experience with modern authentication protocols and integrating applications using those protocols
  • Experience leading small to medium project general design and delivery, including solution architecture and associated infrastructure or business and functional requirements
  • Understanding of business, privacy, security, and compliance challenges surrounding Digital Identities
  • Experience of privileged access management solutions and an understanding of secrets management
  • Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft identity management functionality, capabilities, and limitations
  • Proficiency in OAuth2.0, SAML and OIDC
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including SSO and authentication methods
  • Experience with Active Directory security, management, GPOs and OU Structure
  • Familiarity with Entra Application Provisioning and SCIM
  • Ability to manage various types of identities using Microsoft Entra ID
  • Skilled in automation and scripting with PowerShell and Azure tools
  • Understanding of basic security principles and secure coding practices
  • Knowledge of IAM lifecycle management concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for IAM issues
  • Australian citizenship is required, and candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance
  • Nice to have: Experience with additional IAM platforms such as Auth0, Ping Identity, or ForgeRock
  • Nice to have: Scripting and automation capabilities using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages
  • Nice to have: Experience implementing CIAM solutions for consumer-facing applications

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Hard Skills
Identity Architecture DevelopmentControl Policies And Authorization FrameworksMulti-Factor Authentication ImplementationIdentity Governance ManagementAutomation And Scripting With PowerShellIAM Lifecycle ManagementConditional Access SetupSecrets Management UnderstandingDigital Identity Compliance KnowledgeEntra Application Provisioning Familiarity
Soft Skills
Analytical And Problem-Solving SkillsCommunication And Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Entra IDActive DirectoryAzure ToolsOAuth2.0SAMLOIDCPowerShellSCIM
Certifications & Qualifications
Eligibility For Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Zero TrustLeast PrivilegeClient-Facing ConsultingAgile MethodologiesPrivileged Access Management