Digital Identity Platform Engineer

Digital Identity Platform Engineer page is loaded## Digital Identity Platform Engineerremote type: Hybridlocations: ACT - Hobart Placetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.**OUR BENEFITS** In addition to interesting, engaging opportunities that impact at scale, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, Thales Cyber can offer you:* Competitive remuneration structure* Hybrid and flexible working options under the Thales Flex program* Paid parental leave and family support through Parents at Work* A day off on your birthday each year* Novated lease options* Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities* Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner**ABOUT THALES** Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty, and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy.Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6,000+ experts and developers. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance, health, retail and manufacturing, as well as vital sectors such as aerospace, critical infrastructure, defence and space. **YOUR ROLE** The Platform Engineer is a key position within our Digital Identity Practice within our Cyber Technology Integration Services (CTIS) Service Line. The Platform Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of identity platform implementations and system integrations, working autonomously whilst collaborating effectively with client technical teams and internal delivery teams.* Onboarding of identity platforms to existing customer systems* Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines ensuring best practice DevOps methodologies* Architect and implement integrations with secrets management services (HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault) following security best practices* Configure and optimise external WAF solutions such as Cloudflare for identity platform security and performance* Implement comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions using platforms such as Splunk, ensuring visibility and operational excellence* Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code practices to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and capability development* Take ownership of production support activities and participate in on-call rotation to ensure service reliability* Collaborate effectively with customer technical teams during implementation projects, providing technical guidance and support* Contribute to platform architecture decisions, technical strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives* Maintain documentation and knowledge base for platform configurations and operational procedures**WHAT YOU’LL BRING** From day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:* Strong experience in **platform engineering**, DevOps, or system integration roles with demonstrated progression* Demonstrated experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)* Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation) and Configuration as Code practices* Strong experience with CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and modern software delivery practices* Advanced scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) with ability to build robust, maintainable solutions* Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) in production environments* Strong networking knowledge including DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, firewalls, load balancers, and security principles* Experience with secrets management and security best practices in enterprise environments* Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system integration issues and provide root cause analysis* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders* Experience with production support, monitoring, and on-call responsibilities* Solid understanding of identity and access management principles, including hands-on experience with OIDC, SAML, OAuth protocols and implementations – desirable**WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY**After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well. **GOOD TO KNOW** The Talent Acquisition team is taking time to recharge over Christmas from 19th December 2025 to 5th January 2026. You can still apply as normal, but responses and application reviews will resume once we return in January. Thank you for your patience and we wish you a wonderful holiday season.It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or . We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.#J-18808-Ljbffr