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A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It's a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia's evolving energy and convenience needs. We're a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we've been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.
Our plans for the future support Australia's energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.
At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.
We are now seeking a
Senior IDAM Engineer – MS Entra / Active Directory
to join our Technology and Digital team. This is a hands‑on technical leadership position, responsible for the design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise identity and access management solutions.
Job Description
This role focuses on striking the right balance between strengthening identity security and improving operational efficiency across the business. You will bring deep expertise in Microsoft identity technologies, including Entra ID and Active Directory, hybrid identity architecture, and identity synchronisation, ensuring a secure and resilient identity ecosystem.
Strong capability across Conditional Access, AD Group Policies, Single Sign‑On, Entra Identity Governance, Privileged Identity Management, and Entitlement Management is essential to protect systems and data. Experience with Microsoft Functions and Logic Apps is highly valued, enabling automation and continuous improvement of identity lifecycle processes in a modern, enterprise environment.
Responsibilities & Requirements
* Own the health, performance, availability, and security of the enterprise Identity & Access ecosystem.
* Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across IDAM, including identity lifecycle, authentication, authorisation, audit, and compliance.
* Design, govern, and continuously improve IDAM policies, standards, and best‑practice frameworks.
* Lead Active Directory (on‑prem and hybrid) design and operations, including GPOs, AD Connect, integrations, and troubleshooting (AD/DNS/DHCP).
* Design and manage Microsoft Entra ID, including SSO, SCIM provisioning, API integrations, and secure access patterns.
* Drive identity security uplift through Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Entitlement Management, and Access Packages.
* Conduct identity audits and compliance reviews, remediating gaps to meet security and regulatory standards.
* Partner closely with Microsoft, vendors, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business stakeholders across projects and BAU.
* Ensure strong IDAM data integrity, reporting, and remediation using PowerShell and Excel.
* Produce and maintain technical designs, operational documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.
* Provide expert incident response and root‑cause analysis, including participation in an on‑call roster.
* Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and technical excellence.
Qualifications
About you:
* Highly experienced IDAM Engineer working across hybrid, enterprise‑scale environments, including cloud platforms, network and communications, distributed multi‑site infrastructures, edge computing, and complex system integrations.
* 7+ years' delivery experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID, including identity synchronisation and federation with cloud identity providers.
* Strong understanding of on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud identity models, including migration and conversion techniques.
* Expert working knowledge of Microsoft AD and associated administration tools, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), AD Connect, ADManager Plus, and auditing tools.
* Expert‑level experience with Entra ID, including:
* Enterprise SSO applications.
* Authentication protocols (Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, SCIM).
* Conditional Access policies.
* Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
* Entitlement Management (Access Packages).
* License administration.
* Strong capability in automating IDAM processes using PowerShell and Excel‑based data manipulation.
* Experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly Function Apps and Logic Apps.
* Exposure to non‑Microsoft identity platforms such as AWS IAM or Google Cloud Identity is highly regarded.
* Exceptional problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex identity issues.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to produce clear technical specifications and support documentation.
* Retail or customer‑centric business experience is preferred.
Additional Information
About Viva Energy
Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that's how we get the best outcomes.
Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.
At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.
Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.
Applications close Monday, 9 February 2026