Faisal Mustafa
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Experienced and security-cleared ICT and Identity Access Management professional with a strong background in Australian Government environments. Proven expertise in security auditing, compliance with PSPF/ISM frameworks, operational security, IAM systems, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated experience supporting secure systems and compliance activities in both cyber and protective security contexts. NV1 security clearance holder, with a proactive approach to process improvement and governance alignment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IdAM Engineer
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Canberra, Australia
04.2022 - Current
- Conduct daily auditing of user accounts via Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) using PowerShell scripts to identify unused and orphaned accounts, supporting secure account lifecycle management.
- Administer access provisioning and de-provisioning, ensuring alignment with agency access control policies and compliance standards.
- Maintain security of privileged access via Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and support investigations of IAM-related security incidents.
- Created SOPs and task guides for operational IAM activities, enabling efficient service desk and access control operations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure identity governance aligns with Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and ISM controls.
- Document and maintain knowledge articles, contributing to continuous improvement of operational security procedures.
Cyber Security Project Officer
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Sydney, Australia
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Supported GRC functions including vulnerability management, risk reporting, and compliance tracking.
- Interpreted vulnerability scan reports to assess system exposures, coordinating with stakeholders for timely remediation.
- Managed secure asset disposal processes in compliance with protective security protocols.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives, enhancing governance alignment with the PSPF.
Test Analyst
Australian Defence Force (ADF)
Sydney, Australia
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted OS and software testing against ADF Cyber Security policies.
- Validated compliance posture and reported deviations for remediation.
- Collaborated with security teams to assess system integrity and configuration baselines.
Senior Technician
Ministry of Health NSW and NSW Rural Fire Services
Sydney, Australia
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted hardware audits, ensuring all devices met security standards and improving overall system performance.
- Developed solutions for resolving user-related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
ICT Field Officer
Australian Federal Government Departments
Canberra, Australia
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Department of Defence, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Department of Finance, Department ofInfrastructure, Tax Practitioner Board (TPB), Department of Employment, Aboriginal Hostel Limited (AHL) Key Contributions:
- Delivered technical support and helped implement
security measures to enhance the functionality and compliance ofgovernment IT systems. - Conducted regular audits and reported findings, ensuring systems adhered to federal security policies.
IT Field Engineer
Nippon Electric Company (NEC)
Darwin, Australia
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Led site audits and evaluations of IT assets, identifying security risks and proposing solutions to mitigate them.
- Enhanced LAN and WAN functionality through troubleshooting and network security improvements, ensuring system soperated securely and efficiently.
Education
Master of Cyber Security - Specialisation in Governance
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Perth, AustraliaGraduate Diploma Cyber Security -
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Perth, AustraliaGraduate Certificate Cyber Security -
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Perth, AustraliaBachelor in IT -
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Darwin, AustraliaSkills
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Microsoft Entra ID
- SailPoint
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Azure Active Directory
- SailPoint IdentityIQ
- SailPoint IAM Solutions
- PowerShell scripting
- Linux
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Australian Government ISM Compliance
- Security Event Monitoring (SIEM)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Project Management - Agile
- Security Audits and Compliance Reviews
- Technical Support
- Technical Documentation and Knowledge Base Articles
- Cloud Computing (Microsoft 365, Azure)
- Incident Response and Vulnerability Management
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Security Clearance
NV1
Certification
- Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) -Gained knowledge in SIEM tools, vulnerabilitymanagement platforms, and incident response strategies. at Microsoft
- Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) at Microsoft
- Linux Scripting Language at Edith Cowan University (ECU)
- Prince 2 Foundation
- Linux Essentials at LPI
- ITIL v3 at Axelos
Timeline
IdAM Engineer
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
04.2022 - Current
Cyber Security Project Officer
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
12.2020 - 04.2022
Test Analyst
Australian Defence Force (ADF)
08.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Technician
Ministry of Health NSW and NSW Rural Fire Services
04.2018 - 03.2019
ICT Field Officer
Australian Federal Government Departments
10.2016 - 01.2018
IT Field Engineer
Nippon Electric Company (NEC)
01.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Cyber Security - Specialisation in Governance
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Graduate Diploma Cyber Security -
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Graduate Certificate Cyber Security -
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Bachelor in IT -
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
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