PAM Security Specialist - CyberArk

Intact Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a PAM Security Specialist, where you'll advocate for cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices. This role involves configuring and deploying privileged access management platforms, collaborating with IT teams to protect sensitive credentials, and contributing to process efficiencies. With a commitment to employee growth, the organization offers a hybrid work model, extensive benefits, and a dynamic learning environment. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Extra days off

Annual wellness account

Tools for physical and mental health

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT with 3 years in cybersecurity or IAM.
• Experience with IAM platforms like CyberArk and HashiCorp.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on cybersecurity policies and compliance.
• Configure and deploy PAM services like CyberArk.

Skills

CyberArk

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Cybersecurity

Agile Methodologies

Self-learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

HashiCorp

Sailpoint

BeyondTrust

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a PAM Security Specialist - CyberArk to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Act as a cybersecurity advocate by providing advice and guidance to our stakeholders to promote and encourage compliance with corporate cybersecurity policies and standards, as well as industry frameworks and best practices.

• Participate in the configuration and deployment of privileged access management (PAM) services and platforms, such as CyberArk Privileged Cloud, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, WPM, EPM.

• Support password and passphrase management solutions (CyberArk Credential Provider, HashiCorp).

• Collaborate with various IT (Cloud, DevOps, Infra, etc.) and information security (IIQ, IR, etc.) teams to design and operationalize platforms, processes and procedures to protect privileged accounts and credentials.

• Build the privileged access management infrastructure (middleware and connectors) into an existing system to integrate (or migrate) applications to the CyberArk platform.

• Troubleshoot network and firewall issues to resolve problems related to the integration of the privileged access management platform.

• Collaborate with providers to establish privileged access management strategies and extend the scope of platform integration.

• Provide after-hours support, if necessary, to ensure high availability of privileged access management platforms.

• Deploy new versions and patches on the platform.

• Help identify process efficiencies and contribute to their automation.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, or equivalent education and experience.

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in information technology along with three years of work experience in cybersecurity or identity and access management (IAM).

• Experience with the configuration, integration, and deployment of IAM platforms such as CyberArk, Hashicorp, Sailpoint, BeyondTrust, etc.

• Certificates that demonstrate a mastery of information security skills, such as Cyberark Defender, Cyberark Sentry, CyberArk Guardian.

• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-learning and maintainingproficiency in the technical field of cybersecurity.

• Experience working in an Agile environment.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work within a multidisciplinary IT team environment.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.