Macquarie Bank

Identity and Authentication Engineer

Macquarie Bank$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in enterprise identity platforms and access management
  • Strong grasp of multi-factor authentication and conditional access controls
  • Experience in automating identity processes and developing reporting metrics
  • Familiarity with secure access principles in cloud and hybrid environments
  • Excellent analytical skills for troubleshooting complex issues

Responsibilities

  • Manage and enhance enterprise authentication platforms for security and availability
  • Oversee user lifecycle and access controls across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
  • Coordinate onboarding of applications to multi-factor authentication
  • Develop and optimize conditional access policies for security and compliance
  • Lead initiatives for automation, reporting, and resilience in authentication services

Benefits

  • 1 wellbeing leave day annually and at least 25 days of vacation
  • 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers
  • Paid volunteer days and donation matching
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k)
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
  • Professional development opportunities with reimbursement for memberships
  • Hybrid work model and reimbursement for home office equipment
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Secure access underpins everything Macquarie does, and this role sits at the center of that trust. Join a global Authentication Services team where your work strengthens how people and systems connect safely, reliably, and at scale across the organisation.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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You will play a key role in the operational management and continuous enhancement of Macquarie's enterprise authentication platforms, ensuring they remain secure, stable, and highly available for applications used across the organization.

Across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID environments, you will manage user lifecycle activities, access controls, and directory integrations that support secure authentication. You will work closely with application owners and technology partners to onboard internal and third-party applications to multi-factor authentication, strengthening security while maintaining a seamless user experience.

In this role, you will shape and optimize conditional access policies to balance security, usability, and compliance requirements. You will also lead automation, reporting, and alerting initiatives to uplift operational resilience. With a continuous improvement mindset, you will streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance the overall reliability of authentication services.

What you offer

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  • Strong experience supporting enterprise identity platforms, including directory services, multi-factor authentication, and conditional access controls, with the ability to maintain secure, reliable authentication services at scale
  • Proven capability to automate identity and access processes, develop meaningful reporting, and implement monitoring or alerting to improve operational resilience
  • Solid understanding of secure access principles, single sign-on, and identity governance concepts within cloud and hybrid environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex authentication and access issues under pressure
  • Clear, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across technology and business teams


We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
  • 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
  • Recognition and service awards
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
  • Reimbursement for work from home equipment


About Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We're a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow's technology solutions.

Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.

About Macquarie Bank

Macquarie Bank is a global financial services provider that offers banking, financial advisory, investment and funds management services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Macquarie Bank operates in 31 countries and has a strong presence in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company has a diversified business model, with operations in areas such as infrastructure, real estate, and commodities. Macquarie Bank is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as reducing its carbon footprint and investing in renewable energy.
Learn more about Macquarie Bank
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18,133 employees
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Founded
1969
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