Senior Identity Engineer/Consultant- 6-Month Daily Rate - Brisbane/East Coast

Senior Identity Engineer/Consultant - 6-Month Initial Contract - Remote/Flexible About The Opportunity The client is seeking a highly skilled IAM Consultant Contractor with deep expertise in One Identity Safeguard to lead and support the design, deployment, and enhancement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities for a major client. This role is critical to strengthening the identity security posture and ensuring secure management of privileged access across the client’s enterprise environment and meet related requirements under Essential 8 Maturity Framework. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and optimisation of One Identity Safeguard PAM solutions, including secure password vaulting, session management, and access workflows.Act as the technical subject matter expert for One Identity Safeguard, advising on architecture, deployment strategy, and best practices.Configure and tailor Safeguard to meet complex enterprise requirements, including integration with AD/Azure AD, ITSM tools, SIEM platforms, and DevOps ecosystems.Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation including solution designs, configuration guides, runbooks, and operational procedures.Collaborate with internal teams to onboard systems and privileged accounts and implement least privilege and just-in-time access models.Provide ongoing support, tuning, and enhancements for the Safeguard platform.Contribute to audit and compliance deliverables, including access reporting and control evidence.Deliver training and knowledge transfer to internal teams to ensure operational sustainability. Required Qualifications: Minimum 5-7 years of Identity and Access Management experience, with strong emphasis on Privileged Access Management.Proven, in-depth hands-on experience implementing and managing One Identity Safeguard in enterprise environments.Strong understanding of PAM principles, including credential vaulting, session monitoring, access governance, and privileged account lifecycle management.Proficient in Active Directory, LDAP, Azure AD, and integrating PAM solutions across hybrid environments.Scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, REST APIs) to support Safeguard configurations and operations.Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, and GDPR.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: One Identity Certified Implementation Specialist (Safeguard) certification.Experience with integration of Safeguard with SIEM, ITSM, and identity governance platforms.Understanding of Zero Trust models and contemporary IAM architectures.Prior experience in consulting or delivering PAM solutions within regulated industries such as finance, health, or government.Broader IAM knowledge including RBAC/ABAC, identity lifecycle, and access reviews. About Allura Partners Allura Partners was founded to support private equity firms by placing C-Suites to lead, transform, and scale portfolio companies. Today, in addition to our proven private equity specialisation, we’ve become a trusted partner for major ASX-listed and private enterprises in Australia, offering executive search, recruitment, and business transformation. Known for integrity, reliability, and results, our expertise spans Executive Search, Accounting & Finance, Transformation & Change, and Technology & Digital. We connect businesses and top-tier talent, exceeding expectations and driving lasting impact.