Senior Advisor Entra ID
Rio Tinto
Senior Advisor Entra ID
Own and evolve a critical enterprise identity platform using Microsoft Entra ID, driving secure and seamless access across the business.
Lead service delivery and continuous improvement initiatives that shape how thousands of users authenticate and connect.
Collaborate with experts across engineering, operations, and vendors to deliver scalable identity solutions aligned with business and security goals.
Permanent, full-time role based in Brisbane or Perth – Australia.
About the role
The Senior Advisor Entra ID is accountable for the effective delivery, operational management and continuous improvement of enterprise identity service leveraging Microsoft Entra ID. As our preferred applicant you ensure the Entra ID platform operates reliably, securely and efficiently – supporting identity lifecycle processes, single sign-on (SSO), conditional access and privileged identity management (PIM).
As our Service Owner, you work closely with internal teams and third-party vendors to maintain service quality while developing new identity capabilities aligned with business and security objectives.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end delivery and operational management of Entra ID services, including but not limited to SSO, Conditional Access, and Azure PIM.
Lead major incident management for Entra ID-related incidents, working closely with technical teams.
Monitor platform health and performance; ensuring reliable execution of identity lifecycle and access control processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics and compliance requirements for identity and access governance.
Drive continuous service improvement initiatives across Entra ID capabilities.
Maintain effective vendor relationships; managing contracts related to Microsoft identity solutions.
Support audit & compliance activities by providing reports and evidence related to Entra ID operations and access controls.
What you’ll bring
Proven leadership in identity and access management across enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) capabilities and architecture.
Experience managing stakeholder relationships and driving cross-functional engagement.
Ability to lead change initiatives and ensure successful implementation across teams.
Solid understanding of information security principles and governance.
Hands-on experience with incident management and service operations.
Familiarity with ITIL practices and service lifecycle management.
Desired
Experience in project management within digital identity or security domains
Exposure to business risk management and compliance frameworks
Ability to design scalable identity solutions aligned with business needs
Understanding of organizational change management principles
Experience with automation and integration of identity platforms (e.g., SailPoint, ServiceNow)
Familiarity with persona-based access models and role-based access control (RBAC)
What we offer
We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you, including requests for part time hours.
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.
An excellent base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
Attractive share ownership plan.
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).
Domestic relocation if required.
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability, and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps.
Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.
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About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
