ABOUT ACCENTURE

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Join Accenture Security in Australia and New Zealand to help organizations design and build secure digital ecosystems. As a leader in Identity & Access Management (IAM), you’ll play a pivotal role in helping clients establish secure, seamless, and scalable identity foundations aligned to Zero Trust principles and local sovereignty requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on IAM solution design and implementation
• 5+ years of experience architecting enterprise IAM solutions in client-facing roles, including regulated and sovereign environments
• Expertise with identity technologies such as Microsoft Entra, Ping Identity (ForgeRock), Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, etc.
• Deep knowledge of modern identity protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML), authentication flows, directory services, and access governance
• Strong consulting background, with proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and lead strategic client conversations
• Familiarity with regional compliance requirements including APRA CPS 234, NZISM, Essential Eight, NIST, etc.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams and managing architecture across complex programs

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced IAM Solution Architect at Associate Director level to lead strategy, design, and delivery of large-scale IAM transformation programs across ANZ. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, client-facing leadership, technical depth, and solution delivery oversight.
As a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, you will architect modern IAM solutions that integrate with cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments while ensuring alignment with regulatory and business goals. You will also lead pre-sales engagements, mentor delivery teams, and help shape our IAM go-to-market strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the IAM solution lead on complex client programs, owning architecture from initial discovery through to execution and post-deployment support
• Lead strategic IAM assessments and roadmap engagements, with a focus on enterprise modernization and Zero Trust enablement
• Design and review IAM architectures including CIAM, IGA, PAM, MFA, SSO, federation, and identity lifecycle governance
• Collaborate with C-level stakeholders and business leaders to translate identity requirements into scalable, compliant solutions that are clearly understood
• Advise clients on identity strategy in regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, telecommunications and utilities
• Oversee delivery assurance, quality, and architectural governance across one or more client accounts
• Contribute to business development through proposal creation, solution estimation, and presenting at executive briefings
• Support development of thought leadership, local market strategy, and capability uplift across the ANZ Security practice