Identity Governance Consultant

Identity Governance Consultant | Customer & Operations | Sydney (Hybrid)

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Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

Supporting the Identity Governance Manager, we have an incredible role as an Identity Governance and Consultant to join Allianz Australia. The primary purpose of this role is to enable Allianz Australia to operate with confidence by facilitating the delivery of an effective Identity and Access Governance program.

You'll be responsible for

• Collaborate with business teams to develop and embed sound cyber security risk management practices.
• Identify and perform continuous improvement initiatives including assisting in maturing the policies, standards and procedures owned by the team and helping to embed these across the organisation.
• Perform deep dives and route cause analysis and provide recommendations and assist with remedial actions, as applicable.
• Provide and help embed cyber risk advice as required by AAL, identifying, recording and providing advice regarding of cyber security related risks, issues, incidents and mitigating actions.
• Support development and maintenance of Cyber Security, Protection & Resilience dashboards for internal, Management and Board reporting. Contribute to Management and Board reporting.
• Collaborate with our Global Cyber Security community, liaise effectively with AAL IT and Security Operation teams and contribute towards delivering our Cyber Strategy.
• Ensure user identity governance procedures are performed efficiently and effectively, to meet access and control objectives.
• Develop, define and document end-to-end identity governance processes and procedures.
• Develop, execute and improve the User Access Review process, including identification and remediation of special accounts and/or deviations such as orphaned accounts, generic accounts and system accounts. Identify, develop and implement Segregation of Duties (SoD’s) capabilities including toxic combinations.
• Understand the Identity source of truth and streamlined access provisioning / de-provisioning, user access validation, approval process and reporting within the Global and Local Identity and Access Management systems

About you

• Developed and applied technical understanding of Identity and Access Management.
• Tertiary qualifications in a business, commerce, IT, security or other relevant discipline. Hold, working towards, or willing to obtain, a relevant professional certification such as SSCP, GSEC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC or equivalent. CA or equivalent qualification not mandatory but highly regarded.
• Ability to partner effectively with business leaders and establish strong professional relationships across the enterprise.
• Sound analytical and critical thinking capability to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends and links that inform judgements and solutions.
• Sound ability to interpret and analyse complex information, extract meaningful insights and evaluate options for decision making.
• Self starter, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively, organise tasks and manage competing resources and demands. Outcome and customer focused with ability to problem solve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with clarity, impact and influence.
• Three or more of the following:

• Developed and applied understanding of major trends and strategic directions of regulatory issues affecting financial services, and their implications for Allianz.
• Developed and applied technical understanding of desktop hardware and software.
• Developed and applied technical understanding of different application development and delivery technologies.
• Developed and applied technical understanding of different infrastructure, network and hosting technologies.
• Developed and applied technical understanding of different cloud technologies.
• Developed and applied technical understanding of various security technologies and their impacts and benefits.
• Developed and applied technical understanding of cyber risk management, and risk analysis methodologies.
• Developed and applied understanding of PCI DSS compliance.
• Developed and applied understanding of governance and assurance methodologies.
• Experience in a relevant IT, Assurance, Risk Management, or Cyber Security support role.
• Experience working in an operational IT discipline.
• Experience with business intelligence and analytics tools, e.g. MicroStrategy, PowerBI, or similar.

What's on offer

• Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.

• A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
• An employer that is committed to supporting your work/life balance and is always open to conversations about flexible & remote working.
• Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development.
• insurance products. Deals and discounts across a great range of retail, tech, and travel brands, and offers for health and well-being.
• Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, superannuation matching, salary sacrificing, novated leasing and our referral bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer.

About Allianz

At Allianz, we care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and work statuses are not only welcomed, but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers

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