It Security Analyst

Finance Professionals Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is seeking an IT Security Analyst for a 1-year contract with potential for extension. The role involves managing identity and access operations, ensuring system integrity, and supporting audit processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IAM and database management, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Identity Access Management.
• 3+ years managing database IDs in SQL, Oracle, etc.
• Experience with AS400 and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support identity and access management operations.
• Investigate and track control deficiencies and security breaches.
• Engage in audit reviews and provide counsel on IT controls.

Skills

Identity Access Management

Database Management

Security Best Practices

MS Office Suite

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)

Duration: 1 year (Possibility for extension or conversion to full-time)

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is seeking an IT Security Analyst responsible for day-to-day operations supporting identity and access management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in Role:

• Meet established targets for service delivery levels
• Maintain productivity and system integrity; assist team members as required
• Report to management on internal control status with risk remediation recommendations
• Support auditor access and reviews of management’s self-assessment files
• Participate in auditor examinations and control walkthroughs
• Investigate, escalate, and track control deficiencies and security breaches; ensure action items are closed
• Engage in audit reviews and provide counsel on IT controls and processes
• Contribute to improvements in IAMO Logical Access Control processes
• Liaise with support levels 2 and 3; recommend resolutions to management
• Escalate high-priority issues affecting availability or user impact to Senior Management

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience in Identity Access Management, including legacy platforms (MVS/ACF2, Tandem, HP/NON-Stop)
• Recent 3+ years managing database IDs in SQL, Oracle, Sybase, DB2, Postgres, MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB
• Recent 3+ years managing database environments in AIX, Linux, and Windows OS
• Experience managing ID provisioning in Solaris OS
• Security professional background and knowledge of best practices
• Recent 3+ years’ experience with AS400
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and ability to work independently

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Experience managing ID provisioning for VIOS, ESXi, HMC
• Technical certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
• Spanish language skills
• Python and shell scripting abilities
• Experience with legacy platforms (MVS/ACF2, Tandem)
• Experience with CyberArk and Centrify privilege access management

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel they belong. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide accessible opportunities. We value diversity and encourage applications regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or age.