Senior IAM Security Engineer

At Sun Life Financial, we're seeking a highly skilled Senior IAM Security Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our security team, you will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of security technology with a strong focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) domain.

This role requires a deep understanding of IAM technology and information security foundations. You will work closely with business units and areas globally to deliver and maintain reliable and seamless service across our technology stack.

The Senior IAM Security Engineer will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of security applications across a hybrid environment. You should be proficient in engineering and driving integrations with leading SaaS identity providers, Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, and Identity Governance tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate SailPoint Identity IQ infrastructures with support from Network, Server, DB, and Middleware teams.
• Tune and optimize platform performance through OS and platform level configurations, e.g., network connectivity, proxy, memory allocation, processor utilization, version upgrade, etc.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Identity platforms/products as well as integrations of 3rd party systems.
• Troubleshoot and support Single-Sign-On applications using SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
• Provide technical oversight and design validation for IAM platform development (including Sailpoint Identity IQ).
• Act as the point of escalation for Support and Operations teams around IAM related technical issues.
• Increase our platform and development process maturity across the IAM portfolio.
• Create high-level designs artifacts design/development approach for implementation projects.
• Use DevOps tools and infrastructure automation to streamline application and infrastructure delivery using tools like Bitbucket, Jenkins, CDD, Terraform.
• Develop code to establish patterns and practices for other developers to follow or when you're specialized skills are required to support the rest of the development team.
• Test and certify new platform versions, bug fixes, and provide detailed reporting.
• Be responsible for project deliverables, prioritizing actions, overcome obstacles that arise through the implementation of projects, and assist team members in resolving issues.
• Collaborate with Security Access Administration, Business, and Governance teams to ensure the service delivered satisfies end-user requirements while following Governance best practices.
• Align standards frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy.
• Create solutions that balance business requirements with information security requirements.
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements.
• Provide executive presentations including dashboards and KPIs.
• This role requires on-call shift.

Requirements:

• University degree/college diploma in related discipline(s) or relevant work experience.
• 4+ years in information security industry.
• Experience and knowledge in Identity and Access Management, and the Identity Lifecycle Management.
• Knowledge and experience with SailPoint Identity IQ.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory.
• Experience in development and implementation of security solutions.
• Strong technical skills in supporting IAM applications in Linux and Windows environments, WebSphere Liberty platform, and running basic SQL queries for data lookup and generating reports.
• Knowledge with IAM tools: PAM solution such as CyberArk, Transmit Multi Factor Authentication, OKTA Access Management with OAuth, and Venafi Certificate Management.
• Professional designation in IT security (such as CISM, CISSP, CISA) preferred.
• Work experience in Financial Industry preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• This position requires a strong technical aptitude with the ability to drive solutions to a positive conclusion.
• Able to work independently with high degree of ambiguity and deliver expected outcomes, be focused on the end deliverables and build trust with internal clients and peers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong technical skills in supporting Identity and Access Management products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both the technical and non-technical staff.
• Attention to detail and well-organized.

What's in it for you:

• We're honored to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada.
• We're proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work Canada.
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial.
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
• As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales-focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate, and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life, we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 84,000 - 138,000

Job Category: IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date: 22/10/2024

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At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.

We're a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant. There's power in numbers. As part of Sun Life's growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.

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