Senior Security Engineer - Hawthorn East

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Our Technology team is the backbone of the business, building and maintaining the information technology infrastructure that support Coles Group. As a part of the Technology team, you get the opportunity to work through complex, challenging, meaningful problems using large data sets and new technologies to expand your skills and experience.

About the role: 

As part of the IAM team you work closely with many areas of the wider Tech team.  We have a strong focus on providing enterprise level identity solutions in a complex environment spanning across our on-premise assets and cloud environments.  We work providing solutions that fit all aspects of identity management, including governance, authentication/authorisation controls, security and automation.  

Our primary focus is enabling the business to succeed by providing modern systems that connects Identity management across all of our platforms and providers.  We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Active Directory Engineer to concentrate on our Active Directory systems while also supporting our broader identity platforms.  

This role presents an opportunity to significantly impact how Coles operates as we develop our identity strategy in a rapidly evolving industry. 

In this role you can also expect to: 

• Provide technology services to support, develop and maintain the Identity and Access Management components of the IT infrastructure in accordance with agreed service levels 
• Enhance our identity management platforms and identify opportunities for improvement and/or automation 
• Contribute towards the IAM team strategy and solutions, aligned to Coles' overarching IT Strategy 
• Contribute toward the development of the Identity and Access Management strategy and architecture 
• Support, develop and maintain the portfolio in accordance with agreed service levels 
• Maintain strategic partner relationships with key vendors and customer stakeholders 

About you 

You are a highly skilled Senior Active Directory Engineer looking to join a fast-paced environment.  

You will have in your tool kit: 

• Extensive experience in managing, configuring, and supporting Active Directory and Other Identity Functions 
• Active Directory Management: Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Active Directory infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security 
• User Account Management: Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions in accordance with organisational policies to safeguard sensitive information while providing appropriate access 
• Group Policy Management: Develop and implement Group Policies to enforce security settings and configurations throughout the organisation, thereby minimizing vulnerabilities 
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting support for Active Directory issues, assisting IT teams and end-users in resolving problems efficiently 
• Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor the health and performance of Active Directory, generating reports on user activity and security incidents to maintain operational integrity 
• Security Management: Implement robust security measures, conduct audits, establish access controls, and develop incident response protocols to address security threats effectively 
• Vulnerability Management: Collaborate with auditors to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities within the Active Directory environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies 
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of Active Directory configurations and processes to ensure compliance and operational clarity 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with IT teams to integrate Active Directory with various systems and applications, ensuring seamless operation and high security 
• Training and Mentorship: Train and mentor junior administrators and IT staff, sharing best practices and troubleshooting techniques to cultivate a skilled team 
• Project Participation: Engage in IT projects involving Active Directory, contributing expertise in planning, execution, and post-implementation reviews to achieve objectives and document lessons learned 
• Knowledge of CyberArk PAM Processes: Manage and oversee CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) processes to secure, monitor, and control access to sensitive systems and data, ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices 
• Knowledge of Entra (Azure) AAD: Understand and implement Microsoft Entra Azure Active Directory (AAD) for managing identities and access. This includes managing user identities, overseeing application access, and ensuring secure authentication processes 
• Comprehensive understanding of the broader ITIL operation process 
• Experience in engineering practices 
• Proven experience in a medium-large scale organisation within an IAM or Infrastructure engineer 

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 150756

Employment Type: Full time