Iam Security Analyst

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Manager Identity and Access Management (IAM) team, this IAM Security Analyst will have the primary responsibility of processing user access requests throughout the Identity lifecycle including onboarding, cross boarding and offboarding. The scope of responsibility in this area will include permanent and temporary internal identities, contract employees, vendor/third party and privileged identities.

**What you’ll do**:

- Aligns IAM standards with daily processes to provide excellent end user experience by granting access to resources and services while enforcing least privileged practices
- Running both scheduled and adhoc access certification campaigns for various systems
- Applies preventative measures to defend against unauthorized access to systems, network and data
- Resolve incidents related to user access within service levels
- Collaborates with Senior IAM Security Analyst Supports RBAC implementation and maintenance of roles
- Administers access based on role requirements and approval process
- Regularly assess effectiveness of team’s services as it pertains to least privileged principles
- Adheres to documented procedures
- Identifies potential risks in daily activities and proposes remediation steps
- Reliably escalate those incidents that are of a higher than routine risk and technical complexity.
- Analyses incidents to determine cause in order to identify potential technical solutions. Incidents range from routine to complex and more technical.
- Assigns security incidents that cannot be directly resolved to the responsible team with the appropriate access and authority.
- Corrects errors causing security incidents and records action taken to resolve/correct the situation, often involving complex technical and security issues

**Who you are**:

- A degree or equivalent education in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Business Computing, Engineering, or Commerce. Security certification will be an asset as well
- Proven experience working within tools such as IBM ITIM, SailPoint, CyberArk
- Knowledge of Active Directory Organizational Units, groups and user attributes
- Basic understanding of authentication protocols such as LDAP and SAML
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Java, PowerShell, Python scripting
- Thrives on challenges in a fluid environment and takes initiative to learn new technologies
- Collaborates in the development of processes and procedures when implementing changes
- Perform second-level analysis and investigation of security access incidents, requiring a sound understanding of the supporting technologies.
- Attention to detail and effective planning and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated initiative (self-starter) with the ability to influence others
- Good working knowledge of ITIL practices and processes
- Strong desire to implement change and make a contribution to the organization

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Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, Winnipeg._**

**Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

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Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

**We are one of Canada's top 100 employers**
- Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations._
- We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee _
- has the opportunity to_
- reach their potential._

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Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted_**

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