IT Security Administrator

Empire Life Insurance; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Life Insurance is seeking an IT Security Administrator to join our IT team in Canada. The role centers on provisioning access, maintaining security controls, and supporting a multi-platform environment including Windows, Linux, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Ideal candidates have 0–3+ years in IT administration, experience with Active Directory or Entra ID, ITIL practices, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. English communication across Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college diploma with relevant courses.
• 0–3+ years in computer system administration or IT support.
• Experience with directory services and ITIL practices is a plus.
• Security+ or Comptia certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security provisioning across Windows, Linux, Azure, and GCP.
• Review and process access requests for internal and external users.
• Contribute to security process development and policy alignment.
• Provide troubleshooting for security-related issues on networks and endpoints.
• Generate access-control reports and support project implementations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Network technologies

Operating systems

Programming languages

Database management

Tools

Active Directory

Entra ID

ITIL

Job description

The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $64,800 - $100,440. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only. The actual base salary offered within this range will be determined by the successful candidate’s skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

Fixed-term contract and casual roles are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive only the base salary component.

Empire Life is looking to hire an IT Security Administrator to join our IT team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position.

Why pursue this opportunity

Our mission - Provide expertise and intelligent solutions to help Canadians navigate life with confidence.

The environment - we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide a supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve both personal and professional goals.

Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.

Deliver excellence - provide a personal, accurate, professional, and courteous service and resolution to our customers.

What you’ll be working on

Maintains detailed security provisioning knowledge for a complex multi-platform, multi-cloud, environment, including Windows, Linux, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

Review, validate, authorize and process access security and profile requests for all internal and external users within a diverse application architecture

Maintain the integrity of information technology by providing input and expertise into the development and implementation of security processes and procedures

Provides primary troubleshooting support to users on network and computer desktop security related issues

Performs all security tasks related to identity validation on various systems and applications

Communicates with the Manager, IAM on an ongoing basis to maintain a current and correct understanding of security policy, legal, compliance issues and technical security standards

Generates reports for access control validations

Provide input and assistance into project implementations as required

What we’re looking for you to have

Completion of a community college diploma, with courses in network technologies, operating systems, programming languages and database management

0-3+ years work experience in computer system administration, implementation and integration

Experience with centralized directory services, including Active Directory or Entra ID

Experience with ITIL practices in a service desk environment is an asset

Security Plus, Comptia (A+, NET+, Security+) are considered assets

Ability to think logically, analyze and solve problems

Ability to learn new technology

Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases

Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions

Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.

A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account

Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.

Four weeks annual vacation from hire date

A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching

Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave

Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. A pplicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [e-mail] .