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Associate Security Engineer, Identity Security

KBR

Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Associate Security Engineer Identity Security

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking an Associate Security Engineer to join our Identity Security Services team within a global cybersecurity organisation supporting complex highly regulated enterprise environments. This hands-on role provides the opportunity to build technical expertise across identity and access management authentication privileged access identity governance and enterprise security technologies while working alongside experienced engineers and architects.

You will support the administration security and continuous improvement of identity platforms including Microsoft Entra ID Active Directory and hybrid identity solutions. The ideal candidate is curious detail-oriented eager to learn and passionate about cybersecurity and technology. This is a permanent full-time position based in Australia and requires Australian citizenship.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and support Microsoft Entra ID Active Directory hybrid identity directory services and identity synchronization platforms.
Manage identities access authentication authorization privileged access and identity governance for users groups devices applications and service accounts.
Troubleshoot identity and access issues perform root cause analysis and support incident response security monitoring threat detection and remediation activities.
Support enterprise application integrations federation services and modern authentication technologies including SAML OAuth OpenID Connect SCIM MFA Conditional Access and passwordless authentication.
Monitor and maintain identity security directory health PKI certificate management and compliance with governance audit and risk requirements.
Participate in identity-related projects cloud deployments migrations automation reporting and continuous improvement initiatives using PowerShell Microsoft Graph KQL and related technologies.
Create and maintain technical documentation procedures knowledge articles and operational runbooks.
Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance identity security and operational effectiveness while adhering to established security change incident and service management processes.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field; equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.
2 years of experience in information technology cybersecurity identity administration systems administration cloud support service desk support or a related technical field.
Australian citizenship required.

Skills & Competencies:

Foundational understanding of information technology concepts including user accounts permissions authentication operating systems networking and cloud services.
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Microsoft 365 Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID Azure or comparable enterprise technologies.
Understanding of core security principles such as least privilege multifactor authentication role-based access control and identity lifecycle management.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new technologies and processes quickly.
Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow established procedures security standards and change management requirements.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to handling sensitive information responsibly.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical work clearly.
Ability to collaborate within a team environment manage assigned tasks and escalate issues appropriately.
Demonstrated reliability integrity professionalism and commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID Active Directory Azure or Microsoft 365 administration.
Familiarity with identity and access management concepts including authentication authorization provisioning and identity governance.
Experience supporting user accounts permissions enterprise applications or access management processes.
Basic experience with PowerShell scripting automation tools or API integrations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel Microsoft Defender SIEM technologies or security monitoring tools.
Exposure to SAML OAuth OpenID Connect SCIM LDAP Kerberos PKI or certificate-based authentication.
Experience working in environments with formal change management incident management compliance or audit requirements.
Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals CompTIA Security CompTIA Network or equivalent.

Why Join KBR

At KBR our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our success is built on a culture of caring collaboration trust and continuous learning where every team member feels safe supported valued and empowered to thrive.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can belong connect and grow while doing meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on communities across Australia. Through genuine collaboration and strong partnerships with our clients we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.

When you join KBR youll become part of a team that shares common values works together towards a common purpose and genuinely cares about the success and wellbeing of its people.

Help shape tomorrow by applying today!

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