Senior Identity Engineer (IAM)

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible work arrangements

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Staff discounts across Wesfarmers集团

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WesCEF in Perth is seeking a Senior Identity Engineer to advance secure identity and cloud platforms in a hybrid role. You will shape authentication and access controls across cloud and on‑prem environments, partnering with a collaborative team.

Reporting to the Cloud and Identity Manager, you will drive automation, governance and continuous improvement of identity services, while supporting secure cloud adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience with enterprise identity platforms.
• Experience designing and supporting Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity solutions.
• Knowledge of authentication and access controls (MFA, CA, SSO, PIM).

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption, performance and reliability of identity and access platforms including Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Graph, Azure, Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Implement modern authentication and access controls such as MFA, CA, SSO, PIM.
• Support identity governance and lifecycle across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Provide hybrid identity support with Entra Connect and Cloud Sync.

Skills

Identity platforms

Hybrid identity

MFA & CA

SSO

Automation scripting

Cloud & on‑prem

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Entra Connect

Cloud Sync

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Azure

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

• Use your identity expertise to deliver secure, modern technology solutions
• Help shape secure identity solutions within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Permanent position based in Perth CBD with Hybrid arrangements

WesCEF

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers Limited and has been operating in Western Australia for more than 110 years. Our eight businesses manufacture and supply essential products to over 225,000 customers in 26 countries, supporting key sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, construction and households.

Safety, sustainability and community are central to how we operate. We are committed to continuous safety improvement and are working toward net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

With more than 1,300 employees across WA, Queensland and Victoria, we foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where diverse thinking is valued. Guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, we support gender balance, cultural respect, Indigenous employment and flexible work. We invest in our people through training, career development and recognition programs.

With our headquarters in Perth, WesCEF plays a key role in supporting Australia's economic growth and advancing a more sustainable future.

WESCEF: We create long-term value for critical industries and everyday life.

About the Role

We're looking for an identity professional who is passionate about secure, modern technology solutions and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Cloud and Identity Manager, the Senior Identity Engineer will help drive the performance, security and evolution of our identity and cloud platforms. Working across cloud and on-premises environments, you'll play a key role in modernising hybrid identity, strengthening access controls, advancing automation and supporting secure cloud adoption. Responsibilities will include:

• Drive the adoption, performance and reliability of our modern identity and access platforms, including Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory.
• Develop and maintain identity, cloud and collaboration platform automation solutions, leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Azure, Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Implement and enhance modern authentication and access controls, including MFA, Conditional Access, SSO and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Support identity governance, identity lifecycle and access management controls across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Support enterprise applications and cloud identities, including authentication, application access, service principals, service accounts and managed identities.
• Provide technical support across hybrid identity and cloud environments, including Entra Connect and Cloud Sync, while working closely with vendors and internal teams.
• Support complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, identity standards and operational procedures.
• Contribute to solution design and the delivery of identity, cloud and technology projects and enhancements.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying opportunities to improve identity security, automation and business outcomes.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology and/or hands‑on experience with production systems and business applications.
• Experience working with identity platforms in complex or enterprise environments.
• Experience designing, implementing and supporting Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity solutions.
• Technical knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Entra Connect and/or Cloud Sync, and hybrid identity services is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of modern authentication and access controls, including MFA, Conditional Access, SSO and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Good understanding of identity governance, access management and identity lifecycle principles, with experience across enterprise and cloud identity environments.
• A good understanding of identity protocols and standards, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and SCIM, along with scripting or automation experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud technologies would be advantageous.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

This position is sutable for applicants with the applicable Australia Work Rights.

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted todemonstrateyour suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, duediligenceand/or reference checks.