Identity and Access Management Analyst, Digital Security - 1296332 Job at Savvy IT Resources Inc.
Identity and Access Management Analyst, Digital Security
Type: Contract
Term: 6 months with possible extension
Effort: 35 hours/week, Mon. – Fri.
Location: Remote / Virtual
Start date: ASAP
Position Summary
The Identity and Access Management Analyst (IAMA) is responsible for supporting the Digital Security Program. The IAMA will work with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Director, Digital Security Office (DDSecO), members of the Digital Security Office (DSecO) team, and other business units, in the planning, building, delivery and support of the IAM program.
Assisting with the CISO and DDSecO, the IAMA will provide direction and guidance on the development, specifications, and communications of IAM applications, as well as provide in-depth technical consultation to business units and IT management. The IAMA will also assist in developing plans and direction for the alignment of digital business objectives to digital security control requirements.
The IAMA is responsible for researching, scoping and designing of IAM cybersecurity solutions that comply with digital security policies and standards.
IAMA will work with other digital security and IT operations team members to deliver digital security strategy, tactical, and operational activities to mature the digital security program.
Individual will assist with the deployment of cloud-centric IAM technologies that enable realization of business IAM objectives in all environments (AWS and Azure cloud, on-premises, 3rd party etc.)
Duties and Responsibilities
Map business requirements to IAM solutions. Envisions business outcomes and enables alignment with them.- Enables the use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design, and/or implement products and services to provide a strong IAM program that balances access with compliance and confidentiality.
- Understand emerging IAM technologies and trends – then using this understanding to envisage capabilities need based on the business context.
- Identifies and evaluates complex business and technology risks. Then designs IAM controls that mitigate these risks, recommending related opportunities for digital security control improvements.
- Identifies the broader impact of current decisions related to user access, data access, and digital business security.
- Aligns IAM processes across organization and develops and documents standards for use.
- Along with IT and business unit leaders, co-leads IAM solution selection processes. IAMA also evaluates existing and emerging technologies and tools in the selection of IAM service offerings.
- Understands business and IT management processes; and demonstrates advanced understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls and related standards.
- Fosters an understanding of the need for, and application of, IAM systems, and facilitates decision making with essential stakeholders.
- Builds and nurtures positive working relationships.
- Identifies opportunities to improve IAM engagements.
- Effective implementation, transfer, and operationalization of IAM controls that enable enhanced digital security.
Education / Experience
Minimum 5 years progressive experience managing technology related projects, with an emphasis on cybersecurity and information security technology implementation projects.- Identity management familiarity in one or more of the following cloud platforms; AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
- AWS Certified Security Specialty Certification required (where candidate is not yet certified, ability to acquire certification in 2 years is mandatory).
- Diploma or degree in computer science, management, or engineering, recognized in Canada. In lieu of a degree or diploma, additional experience over and above the minimum requirement may be considered.
- CRISC, CISM, and/or CISSP certification preferred.
- Experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (such as International Organization for Standardization [IS0] 27000, COBIT, National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] 800).
- Good understanding of web security standards, architecture, web security best practices and application security best practices.
- Identity management familiarity in at least one or more of the following areas:
- single sign-on (SSO);
- data management;
- identity federation;
- enterprise directory architecture; and
- design - including directory schema, directory services, namespace and replication topology experience, resource provisioning and process integration.
- Expert understanding of IAM concepts, including federation, authentication, authorization, access controls, access control attacks, identity and access provisioning life cycle.
- Identity and access governance; including role-based access control, access request and certification, user life cycle management processes, and organizational change management.
- Experience with administrating authentication technologies, such as Microsoft Active Directory/Windows authentication, OpenLDAP, Shibboleth, SimpleSAMLphp, Kerberos, OpenID Connect, OAuth, and federated identity management.
- Familiarity with, and experience, managing Linux servers, including Apache and configuration management with Salt, Ansible, Chef or Puppet.
- Familiarity with Ruby, Python, PHP, PowerShell, SQL and/or shell scripting.
- Understanding of cybersecurity risk management and risk mitigation strategies.
- Ability to communicate project and technology risks effectively.
- Strong negotiation skills to negotiate resources, changes, issues, budgets, and timelines.
- Passionate about customer service excellence.
- Multi-tasking ability - must be comfortable with simultaneously managing multiple projects.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, motivational, organizational, and planning skills.
- Resourceful, creative and self-motivated.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to take a practical approach to dealing with shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
- Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Applicant must be currently eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada for the engagement.
**Final candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including a criminal record check, and verification of credentials.**
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