Security Business Analyst (CIAM/IAM)-2026-90

emergiTEL Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

emergiTEL Inc. is hiring a Security Business Analyst (CIAM/IAM) for a financial services client in Canada. The role sits in a hybrid environment with 1 day onsite per week in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.

The contract runs for 2 months with possible extension and focuses on bridging business analysis with security for client identity platforms. The successful candidate will analyze authentication, access management, privacy, and security requirements, shaping DIAM product roadmaps while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of Business Analysis experience with IAM or Digital Identity focus.
• Foundational understanding of authentication protocols including OIDC, SAML, and OAuth.
• Knowledge of data privacy and information security principles.
• IIBA CCBA/CBAP and/or security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between business units and security engineering; translate identity requirements into secure solutions.
• Support digital authentication initiatives, including D2C apps and phishing-resistant auth methods.
• Analyze access management, encryption, and authentication practices to identify risks.
• Develop and standardize security product requirements for DIAM.
• Produce metrics and reporting to measure security performance.
• Research improvements to identity workflows while maintaining strong security controls.
• Define vision and roadmap for Client Identity products and support delivery at component/phase level.
• Manage identity product activities through lifecycle; collaborate with engineering and UX teams.
• Support integration and enhancement of fraud detection systems to reduce losses.
• Promote partnerships across stakeholders depending on Identity, Applications, and security services.

Skills

IAM/CIAM knowledge

Security controls

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms

Data privacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

OIDC

SAML

OAuth

Job description

Security Business Analyst (CIAM/IAM)-2026-90

emergiTEL is hiring a Security Business Analyst (CIAM/IAM) for our client in the Financial Services industry.

ContractDuration:

02 Months with possible extension

Location:

Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Hybrid) 01 day onsite per week.

Job Description

Overview

The Security Business Analyst will bridge the gap between traditional business analysis and a deep security foundation. This role ensures that business requirements for Client Identity and Access Management (CIAM) align with security controls and complex technical use cases across client-facing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between business units and security engineering teams, translating client identity requirements into secure and practical solutions.
• Support the delivery of strategic digital authentication initiatives, including:
  • Unified Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Client Applications
  • Stronger and phishing-resistant authentication methods
  • Dynamic and assurance-based fraud controls
  • Two-way client notifications
  • Expansion of Ping identity capabilities and enterprise fraud tooling
• Analyze access management, encryption, and authentication practices to identify risks within client-facing platforms.
• Develop and standardize security product requirements for Digital Identity and Access Management (DIAM).
• Produce metrics and reporting to measure performance against established security requirements.
• Research and recommend improvements to identity workflows while maintaining strong security controls.
• Help define the vision and roadmap for Client Identity products and support delivery at the component and phase level.
• Manage identity product activities throughout the lifecycle, including requirements gathering and collaboration with engineering and UX teams.
• Support the integration and enhancement of fraud detection systems to reduce monetary fraud losses.
• Promote strong partnerships across stakeholders and teams that depend on Identity, Application, and Offensive Security services.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of Business Analysis experience with a focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM) or Digital Identity.
• Foundational understanding of authentication protocols including OIDC, SAML, and OAuth.
• Knowledge of data privacy and information security principles.
• IIBA certifications (CCBA or CBAP) and/or security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ are considered assets.

Core Technical Skills

• Business Process Management and process improvement.
• Customer Research and Journey Mapping.
• Strategic Planning and roadmap development.
• Identity Management and digital authentication solutions.
• Access Management, including MFA and SSO strategies.
• Security Risk Analysis and vulnerability identification.
• Systems Thinking across banking systems, cloud environments, and third-party integrations.
• Data Analytics, reporting, metrics, and dashboard development.
• Experience with Design Thinking, user scenario tools, customer research, and journey mapping methodologies.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and prioritization abilities.
• Vision development and roadmap execution in collaboration with Product Owners.
• Critical thinking with a security-first mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical audiences through effective storytelling.

Vacancy Status

This is an active position currently open for hiring.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity

emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.