Information Security Identity Specialist

Permanent full-time role – based in Brisbane or Sydney

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

About the Role

As an Information Security Identity Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our identity and access governance efforts across the Virgin Australia Group. Sitting within the Information Security Team, this role supports governance, compliance, and audit functions, ensuring access to our systems is properly controlled, monitored, and reported.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the maturity of our security framework, working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to improve and uphold robust identity and access management (IAM) practices.

What you’ll be doing…

• Provide governance oversight of identity and access management (IAM) across Virgin Australia Group
• Facilitate User Access Reviews (UAR) and Entitlement Drift Reports (EDR) to ensure compliance with security standards and audit requirements
• Advise business stakeholders on UAR and EDR processes and best practices
• Contribute to operational security dashboards and reporting for effective control visibility
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on identity governance topics
• Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across the business to ensure security outcomes are delivered
• Actively seek feedback and refine IAM strategies to meet evolving business needs
• Work with the broader Information Security Team to improve overall security maturity
• Promote a culture of security awareness across the organisation
• Support internal education efforts around identity and access practices               

You’ll be great in this role if…

• Experience working in complex application environment
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail
• Strong time management skills and ability to juggle shifting priorities
• Experience producing reports or dashboards for executive-level audiences

Desirable…

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, cybersecurity, or related field
• Previous experience in business or reporting analysis
• Experience working in or with outsourced technical teams
• Familiarity with security technologies and IAM tools

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?  We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now