• Defined Skillset / Level: CL10
• Years of Experience: 1–3 years
• FTE: 1
• Security Clearance: Baseline required; NV1 preferred; willingness to obtain NV2 highly regarded
• Working Arrangement (Remote, Onsite, Hybrid): Onsite
• iDiC Client Name: Client has requested not to be identified in adverts - contact Talent@idic.com.au for further information.
• Rate Information: Rate to iDiC $70–$100/hr ex GST (guide only; value-for-money assessment applies)
• Exclusivity: iDiC sole external sourcing channel
• Additional Notes: Contract role (01/11/2026 – 01/01/2028); submissions reviewed within ~2 weeks
• Onboarding Requirements: ID, Working Rights & 2 Completed Reference Checks required at Offer Stage
• Permission to Represent (PTR): Please upload a signed PTR, including the role title to the Cover page section after clicking "apply"

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role is suited to an early to mid-career Keycloak Analyst / Developer supporting the delivery of authentication and identity services across a distributed enterprise environment. The position focuses on configuring and supporting Keycloak-based identity solutions, with an emphasis on secure authentication, federation, and DevSecOps practices under guidance.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

The client operates within a systems integration services environment, delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions. They support complex infrastructure across government or highly regulated sectors, with a strong focus on standardisation, automation, and security.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configure standard Keycloak capabilities, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and identity brokering using OIDC and SAML
• Support directory and identity integration patterns, including LDAP federation and token/claims mapping
• Implement defined authentication flows, including MFA and secure policy configurations, under guidance
• Assist with configuration-as-code practices, including version control, environment promotion, and consistency
• Contribute to DevSecOps processes within a structured delivery environment
• Support defect investigation, configuration updates, and issue resolution
• Develop and maintain documentation for Keycloak configurations and operational procedures

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1–3 years’ experience in IAM, security engineering, or related platform roles
• 1–2+ years’ experience with Keycloak (or equivalent Identity Provider)
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols such as OIDC, OAuth2, and/or SAML
• Familiarity with directory services and LDAP integration concepts
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to delivery
• Relevant certification or degree
• Ability to work effectively in a supervised environment while developing technical capability
• Current Australian Government Baseline security clearance

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience with token and claims mapping in identity platforms
• Basic scripting capability
• Exposure to Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of containerisation and Kubernetes basics
• Interest and willingness to obtain NV1 and NV2 security clearances