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Solutions Architect - CIAM - Optus
Solutions Architect
Lead the design and delivery of a next‑generation CIAM platform, shaping secure customer identity experiences across all channels using cloud and modern authentication standards.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and own the end‑to‑end CIAM solution, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance across all customer touchpoints.
- Collaborate with product, security, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical designs.
- Define and enforce security best practices, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and multi‑factor authentication strategies.
- Drive cloud‑native deployment strategies, leveraging AWS services for high availability and cost efficiency.
- Mentor and guide development teams on CIAM implementation, performance tuning, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in architecting identity and access management solutions at enterprise scale.
- Deep knowledge of CIAM platforms, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and related security protocols.
- Proven track record with cloud architecture, preferably AWS, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Experience in designing for compliance (GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001) is a plus.