Senior Analyst, Identity & Access Management Information Technology Services

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant educational institution as a Senior Analyst in Identity & Access Management. This role is pivotal in designing and supporting secure IAM solutions, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and industry best practices. You will collaborate with diverse teams, enhance system integrations, and lead initiatives that shape the university's technology landscape. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the community positively while advancing your career in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about IAM and thrive in dynamic settings, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IAM and integrations in complex environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Experience in project management and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze systems and data flows to design IAM solutions.
• Ensure IAM practices align with security standards and policies.
• Communicate IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Scripting (Python)

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Information Security Certification

Tools

Java Virtual Machines

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Google Cloud

Job description

Senior Analyst, Identity & Access Management

Competition No. 25.05.133

Category

Closing Date

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week) MSA Band G (Steps 1-8): $38.137 - $55.475 per hour. $69,410 - $100,964 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week). May 25, 2025

Category

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week)

MSA Band G (Steps 1-8): $38.137 - $55.475 per hour. $69,410 - $100,964 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).

Closing Date

May 25, 2025

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

MacEwan University is seeking applicants for a Senior Analyst, Identity & Access Management for a full-time continuing opportunity with the Information Technology Services department.

The Senior Analyst, Identity & Access Management plays an important role in the design, implementation, and ongoing support of secure and scalable IAM solutions at MacEwan. You will be responsible for completing complex technical analyses, developing and executing integration strategies, and ensuring IAM practices align with institutional policies, security standards, and evolving technological trends. You will also play a central role in shaping and executing system lifecycle activities, application integrations, compliance initiatives, and operational improvements, all through a strong IAM lens. In addition, you will ensure that identity and access considerations are consistently applied across the university’s expanding technology environment and embedded in architecture, project planning, and enterprise systems while aligning with institutional policies, security standards, and emerging best practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing existing and/or new systems, processes, and data flows to design appropriate technical solutions;
• Ensuring IAM considerations are addressed throughout the systems development lifecycle (e.g., project designs, requirements documents, and change management processes);
• Developing detailed technical requirements pertaining to IAM from business and functional specifications;
• Conducting regular assessments to identify areas for system enhancement and upgrades, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and industry best practices;
• Installing, configuring, tuning, and updating IAM application technologies, including, but not limited to, Java virtual machines, Java web application servers, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) systems, IAM integrations, Microsoft Azure Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and MacEwan's single sign-on (SSO) infrastructure;
• Managing IAM requirements for third-party access, ensuring secure and compliant integration with external systems and vendors;
• Using monitoring tools, alerts, dashboards, and response mechanisms for fault detection, performance anomalies, and security events, to ensure rapid incident detection;
• Ensuring IAM integration decisions support compliance with institutional security policies, FOIP, and other applicable regulations;
• Defining and refining IAM technical control standards in areas such as user provisioning, password management, and role-based access control (RBAC), applying industry best practices;
• Implementing and supporting identity governance and administration functions, including access certifications, role lifecycle management, and segregation of duties policies;
• Communicating technical IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders, helping them understand the impact of identity design decisions; and
• Developing and delivering technical training on IAM and related security best practices.

Skills

You will have:

• A demonstrated passion, interest, and understanding of trends and best practices in IAM and related technologies;
• Demonstrable IT skills such as working with enterprise technology environments and modern platforms such as cloud service providers and security software;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), including the ability to communicate effectively with external stakeholders and internal stakeholders at varying levels within the organization and to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build/maintain strong working relationships;
• Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously ;
• The ability to gather data, investigate, analyze, and synthesize information to draw conclusions and make recommendations;
• Comfortability navigating situations that can be somewhat ambiguous with the ability to design solutions that work across platforms;
• A strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational, time management, analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
• The ability to multitask, take initiative, demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing situations and priorities, and meet critical deadlines;
• The ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment;
• Experience with various computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware, and diverse operating systems and platforms such as: Linux, Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android, and cloud environments and service providers such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud;
• Proven experience integrating applications using identity protocols and IAM tools and platforms such as Java virtual machines, Java web application servers, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) systems, IAM integrations, Microsoft Azure Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and single sign-on (SSO) infrastructure; and
• Scripting knowledge (e.g., Python) to support automation of IAM workflows and connectors would be considered an asset.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Designation in a foundational Information Security certification (such as ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity or ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner, CompTIA Security+, Google Cybersecurity Certificate) is considered an asset (if not currently certified, MacEwan will provide support to obtain the certification within the first year of employment).
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience administering IAM and completing integrations in a complex technical environment.
• Experience in leading projects with elements of change management and compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IAM technologies.
• Experience working within a post-secondary or public sector environment would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Position Requirements

• This position may be required to work overtime, including occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate system maintenance or urgent user support.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact [e-mail] and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
Your personal information is being collected in accordance with section 33(c) of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). This information is protected under Part 2 of the FOIP Act and will be used to assess your qualifications for employment. Personal information such as the Curriculum Vitae / Resume and Cover Letter may be provided for viewing only to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone [phone].