Identity Analyst - Hybrid Calgary

Randstad Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Identity Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance access management processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with various teams, improve existing tools, and promote secure access practices across the organization. This position is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in a supportive environment while making a significant impact. If you're ready to take on this challenge, apply now and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Identity Providers and implementing Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Familiarity with authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP.

Responsibilities

• Act as a representative of the Enterprise Identity & Application Security team.
• Ensure adherence to performance-based SLAs and manage access changes.

Skills

Privileged Access Management

Identity Provider configuration

Access Control Systems

Automation with Python

Communication Skills

Research and Troubleshooting Skills

Knowledge of Windows, MacOS, Linux

IAM governance and compliance

Soft Skills for Cross-Team Collaboration

Education

3+ years in IT Enterprise environment

Industry certifications (CISSP, SSCP, Google PCSE)

Tools

ServiceNow

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Are you an Identity Analyst with experience in Privileged Access Management, Identity Provider configuration, Access Control Systems, and Automation? Our large Alberta-based financial client is seeking an Identity Analyst for a 4-month contract.

Client:

Financial Services

Duration:

4 months

Location:

Hybrid in Calgary

Pay Rate:

Negotiable

Responsibilities

1. Act as a representative of the Enterprise Identity & Application Security team, fostering strong partnerships with dependent teams and stakeholders.
2. Ensure adherence to performance-based SLAs; manage complex, fast-paced access changes effectively.
3. Improve existing tools and processes to align with industry best practices.
4. Consult on new projects to ensure IAM standards and best practices are met.
5. Evaluate and enhance Identity & Access processes, seeking automation opportunities.
6. Learn and apply existing processes with supervision, seeking training and mentorship.
7. Promote secure access management practices organization-wide.
8. Demonstrate growth and a desire to advance within the organization.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 3 years' experience in an IT Enterprise environment.
2. Experience with Identity Providers and implementing Single Sign-On (SSO).
3. Experience with Google Cloud Platform access controls, OAuth, API keys, Service Accounts.
4. Familiarity with authentication protocols: SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Industry certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, or Google PCSE (or pursuing).
7. Experience with multi-forest Active Directory environments and Privileged Access Management (assets).
8. Knowledge of IAM governance, compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR), and access reviews (assets).
9. Familiarity with NIST, security principles like least privilege.
10. ServiceNow / ITIL v4 experience.
11. Strong soft skills for cross-team collaboration.
12. Research and troubleshooting skills.
13. Knowledge of Windows, MacOS, Linux (assets).
14. Automation experience with Python, Shell, APIs (assets).

Summary

If you're seeking a challenging, rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact and grow your career, apply now to be part of our client's mission to deliver excellence. Apply directly or contact your Randstad Digital representative immediately.

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