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 120,000 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

 

Technology is the backbone of our business. Every day, our teams solve complex problems, the solutions help thousands of our fellow team members succeed and makes millions of customers’ lives easier.

 

About the role

 

A new, permanent opportunity for a Senior Security Engineer is now available at Coles.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, this role will look 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,

• 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

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the below:

 

Technical

 

• Maintain industry level technical knowledge and expertise 
• Establish and maintain relevant technical standards and processes
• Provide a strong focus on successful technology change and delivery
• Provide quality delivery and operations to technology portfolio
• Ensure performance monitoring and optimisation, and continuous delivery improvement of relevant technologies
• Provide technical leadership for all aspects of delivery and operations
• Ensure effective transition of projects into support
• Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

 

 

Role Delivery

 

• Assist in the determination of, and ensure the implementation of selected Identity and Access Management products and tools

• To ensure SLA KPI’s are understood and met
• Establish practical quality and process measures for key work practices in the team

• Develop and maintain strong networks and relationships with industry contacts and assess leading practice and successful implementation approaches

• Provide vendor, partner and stakeholder relationship management including the monitoring and maintenance of outsource agreements and project delivery to agreed service levels and timeframes

• Assist in the establishment of team specific strategy and solutions that are aligned to the overall IT strategy

 

 

Business

 

• Assist in the selection of and deployment of new technologies which provide business benefit to the organisation
• Identify opportunities for IT contribution to business improvement
• Maintain an awareness of tactics, environment and trends in the retail business and within Coles
• Identify opportunities to improve systems functionality to address business issues
• Proactive approach to BAU tasks and continuous improvement

 

 

About you & your skills

 

• Experience with Azure Active Directory, and associated Azure identity and access management functions
• Experience with identity management software NetIQ Identity management, NetIQ Access management, CyberArk privileged access management product suites
• Good understanding of automation and development processes
• Advanced understanding of all aspects of the broader operational environment (ie. processes, procedures, associated toolsets, operating systems, etc.)
• Proven capabilities in vendor, partner and stakeholder relationship management including the monitoring and maintenance of outsource agreements and project delivery to agreed service levels and timeframes

 

Commercial Skills and Formal Qualifications

 

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, AZ-104, AZ-400).
• Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC-1/2) highly regarded.
• Experience in regulated industries (retail, logistics, hospitality, or healthcare).
• Familiarity with modern endpoint management tools (e.g., Intune, Azure Arc).
• Exposure to DevOps tools such as GitHub, Azure DevOps, and JFrog Artifactory.
• Practical experience with automation technologies (Terraform, Ansible, System Center Orchestrator).
• Tertiary qualifications in IT
• In depth expertise in applicable IT processes and technologies

 

 

  

To be successful and excel in this role, you will:

 

• Ability to lead Project design and delivery and manage difficult technical issues across the technology portfolio
• Ability to innovate and provide efficient delivery and operational processes
• Ability to understand business and IT strategy, environment and trends across multiple technologies
• Strong self-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Strong vendor management and vendor collaboration
• Relevant retail business experience

• Demonstrated awareness in applicable IT change and problem management processes
• Excellent interpersonal
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent customer service and customer relationship skills
• Application of the Coles Group values and behaviours

 

 

 

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 hot deals 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.

 

 

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now!

 

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave, and parental leave entitlements. 

 

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the communities we serve. 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: 150500 

Employment Type: Full time