IAM Analyst II - Information Security

First National; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Toronto seeks an individual to join their Information Security Team as an IAM Specialist. The candidate will manage the day-to-day operations of the IAM program, implement best practices, and document processes while collaborating closely with various teams. A bachelor’s degree in computer science and a minimum of 2 years' experience in Identity and Access Management are essential. The role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and a commitment to teamwork. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program are offered.

Benefits

Health Spending Account

Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up

Extensive training programs

Supportive teamwork culture

Opportunities to give back to communities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Identity and Access Management.
• Experience in working with Privileged Access Management.
• Certifications in PAM or IGA solutions are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the IAM program.
• Implement IAM concepts and best practices.
• Document processes and identify gaps in IAM systems.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analysis

Writing skills

MS Excel proficiency

Process documentation (Visio)

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Entra Governance

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Job description

The Opportunity

A strategic and integral member of the Information Security Team, reporting to the Manager, IAM, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of First National IAM program.

This role is responsible for assisting the IAM Manager in managing and operating the IAM security program, coordinating with other information security teams to address IAM-related issues and findings, and contributing to the development and enhancement of the overall IAM program’s completeness.

How you will contribute

• Implement IAM concepts and best practices, such as identity and access management, privileged account management, account types (e.g., B2C), access reviews, and the IAM lifecycle.
• Document and identify gaps among existing processes, tools, and technologies and work with respective teams to develop prioritized recommendations to mitigate identified gaps.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, updating, developing, and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures to secure access, ensuring security and compliance with associated risks, contracts, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain and enhance processes related to the lifecycle of Identity Access Management and support documentation across the enterprise, including identity governance and administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM).
• Control monitoring and reviewing internal security risk assessments associated with the IAM program.
• Develop, document, and assess measures, metrics, and internal controls.
• Assist in all current and future security-related audit and certification processes.

The experience you need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or the equivalent work experience is required. Graduate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management in a medium or large size organization is required.
• Experience working with Privileged Access Management.
• Experience working with Microsoft Entra Governance is an asset.
• Certifications in PAM or IGA solutions are an asset.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal communication, analysis, and writing skills.
• Ability to document processes on Visio and identify gaps causing risk to the Organization.
• Proficient in MS Excel to perform data analysis and make recommendations based on risk identified.
• Ability to work effectively with business unit and IT department managers, including Application Development, Infrastructure, Operations, Network, Technical Support, and others.
• Must be a team player.

Working Environment and Physical Demands Analysis

• Periods of high volume with tight timelines.
• Long periods of stationary position/sitting.
• Prolonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse).
• Long periods of time in viewing a computer screen.
• Multi-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer program.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits program (i.e. Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up).
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success.
• Modern office environment conducive to collaboration.
• Supportive teamwork culture.
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities.
• Ongoing social events throughout the year.

The team you’ll join

Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s largest commercial mortgage lender.

First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners.

We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation and any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.