IAM Analyst

East Coast Credit Union Ltd.; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness credit

Volunteer time

Employee loan/mortgage discounts

Job summary

East Coast Credit Union Ltd. in Nova Scotia seeks an Identity & Access Management Analyst to lead IAM governance, access controls, and regulatory compliance across systems and data.

You will design, implement, and optimize IAM policies, conduct access reviews, support audits, and promote least-privilege principles with collaboration across IT and risk functions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field, 3+ years of IAM experience, and relevant certifications such

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
• Minimum three years of IAM platform management, SSO/MFA, RBAC/PAM, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Experience in corporate or financial services environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote IAM standards with business and tech teams.
• Develop and enforce IAM policies and procedures.
• Conduct access reviews and support audits.
• Administer IAM platforms (AD, LDAP, SSO, MFA).
• Monitor and respond to IAM incidents and requests.
• Support cybersecurity policy development and governance.

Skills

IAM expertise

RBAC/PAM

SSO/MFA

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC

Tools

Active Directory

LDAP

Microsoft Entra ID

Okta

SSO platforms

Job description

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Analyst

Flexible Location, NS

Are you ready for a new career journey at Nova Scotia's largest credit union? Join our dedicated team at East Coast Credit Union, where commitment to community, member satisfaction, and financial excellence are the foundation of everything we do.

East Coast Credit Union is a community-driven financial institution committed to a better banking model. A credit union is like a bank in many ways, but with cooperative ownership and special focus on people, not profits. We redefine the definition of local and bring Nova Scotians from many regions together with honest lending, savings, and investment products. Be part of an organization committed to fostering growth and empowering individuals on our team and in our East Coast community.

Reporting to the Manager, Cybersecurity & Governance, the Identity and Access Management (IAM) Analyst is responsible for the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of ECCU’s identity governance and access control framework. This role ensures secure, appropriate, and efficient access to systems, applications, and data by enforcing IAM policies, maintaining access controls, and supporting regulatory and cybersecurity compliance requirements.

We offer…

• Outstanding culture and opportunity to join an engaged and community-focused team.
• Competitive compensation to commensurate with experience ($67,795.23 – 79,759.41) and benefits with performance-based incentives.
• Generous benefit package including a Flexible Health and Dental Plan (paid 100% by employer) and up to 9% contribution with employer match in the Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, training, and personal development.
• Additional employee perks include but not limited to annual wellness credit; reduced rates on employee loans/mortgages and paid volunteer time.

You would…

• Partner with business units and technology teams to promote awareness, accountability, and adherence to enterprise IAM standards.
• Support the designation and enablement of departmental access leads to ensure alignment between business requirements and IAM policies.
• Develop, implement, and enforce IAM policies, standards, and procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Conduct access reviews, support audits, and provide reporting to meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
• Strengthen Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) frameworks to uphold least-privilege principles.
• Administer, maintain, and optimize IAM platforms, including directory services (Active Directory, LDAP), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Identity Governance tools.
• Ensure compliance with authentication and authorization protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and secure access standards.
• Monitor, triage, and resolve IAM-related incidents, access requests, and service tickets.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the organization’s cybersecurity framework in partnership with IT and Risk stakeholders.
• Contribute to cybersecurity policy development, governance practices, and control implementation.
• Successfully completed a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, supported by relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
• At least three years of experience managing IAM platforms, SSO/MFA, RBAC/PAM, and identity lifecycle processes, ideally in corporate or financial services environments.
• Additional designations in identity and access management (e.g., CIAM, CIGA) or vendor-specific credentials (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID, Okta) are considered strong assets.

You are…

• Familiar with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and financial services regulatory requirements.
• Experienced with IAM protocols, directory services, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and identity governance platforms.

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional upon the acceptance of an Individual Fidelity Bond Application which includes a criminal check and a credit check.

We wish to thank applicants in advance; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At East Coast Credit Union, we are passionate about creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and believe a diversity of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds benefit our employees, our members, and our communities.

East Coast Credit Union is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 902.464.7107