DAM Engineering Specialist

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement up to $2,000

Mental health benefit up to $5,000

Volunteer day

Company pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Data Access Engineering Specialist to join the Data Access Management team in Toronto. You will design, build, test, deploy and support data access solutions, coordinating with leaders and other tech teams to hit program milestones.

The role requires hands-on implementation experience in data governance, access management, and integration with data catalogs and security tools, with a focus on RBAC/ABAC/PBAC and data classification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum five years in Data Access Governance.
• At least three years hands-on implementation in Data Access Governance.
• Experience with data governance, data quality and metadata management.
• Strong knowledge of data sources, structures, and analytical solutions.
• Familiarity with data protection laws and privacy requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, deploy and support data access management solutions.
• Work with leaders and tech teams to meet program milestones.
• Own modules and sustain Data Access Management services.
• Implement RBAC/ABAC/PBAC and data classification controls.
• Identify and analyze data access issues and provide insights.
• Prepare regular updates for stakeholders on progress and risks.
• Participate in testing to ensure proper tool integrations.

Skills

Data governance

RBAC/ABAC/PBAC

Data access management

Analytics & reporting

Stakeholder communication

Attention to deadlines

Data sources understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Informatics

Tools

Active Directory

Privileged Management tools

SIEM tools

DLP solutions

Data Catalog

Data Marketplace

CDGC/CDMP/CDI (Cloud Data Governance & Catalog)

Job description

Permanent Full Time

We are building 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. Our Data Access Management team is part of the Identity and Access Management group, and is responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and standardizing processes and technologies across Canada Life, to support Canada life in the journey of modernizing the governance of data management and strengthening data security.

What you will do:

The Data Access Engineering Specialist, Data Access Management will work closely with the Director of Data Access Management and other members of the team to support the technical implementations (design, build, test, deploy and support), work with leaders and other technology teams to help achieve program milestones. The candidate will also be involved in hands on implementation of the data access management products, assist in achieving the program milestones, own specific modules/functionalities, and sustain the Data Access Management services to support Canada Life needs. The ideal candidate will be required to have the below requirements:

• Experience in implementation and execution of data discovery, classification, access, monitoring, governance tools, remediation, and business process realization for enterprises.
• Experience working with a variety of data sources, such as on prem systems (file shares, Mainframes, databases, etc.), SaaS solutions (Salesforce, ServiceNow, etc.), Cloud Hyper scalars and their services (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.), custom solutions, etc.
• Integrate with other solutions such as Data Catalog, Data Marketplace, Data Lake platforms, SSO solutions like Active Directory, Privileged Management tools, SIEM tools, DLP solution, ticketing tools etc.
• Help design, implement, and maintain Data Access control frameworks such are Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC) and/or Policy Based Access Control (PBAC) in conjunction with classification and sensitivity of the data.
• Experience on Data Access Management Lifecycle (identification, certification, remediation, analytics & reporting, etc.) processes and implementation of the use cases.
• Understand and experience in implementing Data Governance capabilities such as data quality, metadata management, access remediation, access governance, and relevant standards.
• Participate and contribute to data source identification, data mapping, functional and detail design, support and guide the team in implementation.
• Identify, analyze, interpret trends or patterns in Data Access issues and requests, arranging and driving deeper insights.
• Help prepare regular updates for stakeholders regarding proposed solutions, timelines, progress, and issues.
• Participate in testing activities to ensure tool integrations are properly implemented.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Informatics or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum Five years of relevant and related experience in Data Access Governance
• Minimum of Three years hands on implementation on Data Access Governance programs. Work experience in financial industry is a plus.
• Proven experience in data management, with a focus on Data Access control solutions
• Strong understanding and work exposure to integration tools mentioned above to support Data Access management solution.
• Knowledge of Data Cataloging, Data Marketplace, Data Management tools (including Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC), Cloud Data Marketplace (CDMP, Cloud Data Integration (CDI)), Data Access Remediation.
• Good understanding of different type of data sources, data structures, and analytical solution structures
• Understanding of data protection, privacy laws and regulations.
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, and commitment to deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify, and effectively raise business risks associated with data access.
• Good relationship skills, ability to establish and develop new relationships with different practices, collaboration & team skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision making regarding work priorities and deadlines must be appropriate to maintain an orderly schedule and completion of deadlines materials.
• Ability to handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.

The base salary for this position is between $85,200.00 - $135,200.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.