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Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

The Digital Identity Architect is key position within our Digital Identity Practice within our Cyber Technology Integration Services (CTIS) Service Line. The Digital Identity architect is a senior role responsible for defining the Digital Identity North Star for our clients and working across our teams throughout the delivery lifecycle to achieve it.

As a senior technology architect, this role will lead the solution design and solution governance for small and large projects as part of ‘Secured by Thales’ client engagements, while proactively striving to high quality outcomes and enabling our Digital Identity teams to perform to their maximum potential.

You will establish and maintain strong relationships across client projects, management, and executive teams as a trusted advisor using your in-depth consulting experienced and ability to describe in value based digital identity solutions. Articulate desired state outcomes for clients and the ROI delivered through engagements.
 

This role requires the candidate to be eligible for a Baseline Security clearance.

About the Role:                                         

As a Digital Identity Architect, you will be accountable for:

Develop a sound understanding of client needs to drive opportunities and deliver Digital Identity engagements across the Cyber Technology Integration Services Group.

Define and manage the delivery of Digital Identity solutions to our clients. Solutions include Workforce IAM, Customer IAM, Verifiable Credentials, and Digital Wallets.

Lead Digital Identity research projects to identify and develop new Digital Identity service offerings.

Participate in the recruitment processes to identify and select suitable candidates for potential Digital Identity roles in the team.

Perform various Architecture services including but not limited to: Digital Identity, Enterprise Security Architecture; and Cloud Security Architecture.

Mentor team members in Digital Identity architecture, including identity training and learning opportunities.

Provide quality solution designs for the client suitable for both executive and technical audiences describing the vision, requirements, technical solution, and considerations for how the solution can be implemented.

Develop and deliver training and/or speaking material for public and/or private events

Maintain knowledge of industry insights and proactively research\\ emerging security risks, controls, applicable regulations, and trends.

About You

To be successful in your role, you will be able to demonstrate:

Experience in applying best practice frameworks including ISO27001, ISO27002 and NIST SP 800-63. NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework – including the information Security Manual.

Excellent written and verbal skills to clearly explain concepts to diverse stakeholders

Minimum of five years’ experience delivering Solution Architecture services in complex and highly regulated industries such as Government, Banking and Finance, or Critical Infrastructure.

Minimum of three years supporting the sale of Digital Identity solutions and services to clients.

Minimum of three years supporting the contractual management for small to large projects as part of a broader contract management team.

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