Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Privileged Access Management)

Farm Credit Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada's agricultural sector is seeking experienced cybersecurity professionals to enhance their privileged access management practices. In this role, you will implement controls, collaborate across departments, and mentor junior analysts while driving best practices. If you have a strong background in cybersecurity and leadership skills, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• At least six years of cybersecurity experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Hands-on experience with PAM tools and practices.
• Strong understanding of least privilege and Zero Trust principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain PAM solutions enforcing least privilege.
• Monitor privileged access activities to detect potential misuse.
• Communicate PAM concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Risk reduction

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or engineering

Tools

Privileged access management tools

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

07/03/2025

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$92,310 - $124,890 Experience in privileged access management rewarded
We're seeking accomplished cybersecurity professionals to help mature our privileged access management (PAM) practices, facilitating just-in-time access to privileged entitlements. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maturing our PAM capabilities, implementing and optimizing controls, and reducing risk across critical environments. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior analysts, and drive adoption of privileged access management best practices across the organization. If you're a cybersecurity expert with strong leadership skills, a track record in privileged access management, and a desire to drive proactive cybersecurity measures, seize this opportunity to lead our team to greater heights!

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement and maintain privileged access management (PAM) solutions that enforce least privilege and just-in-time access
• Monitor and analyze privileged access activities to detect and respond to potential misuse or anomalies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PAM controls across systems and platforms
• Develop and maintain PAM policies, procedures, and technical standards aligned with industry best practices and compliance requirements
• Conduct access reviews and support audits by providing evidence and insights into privileged account usage
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing and capability development
• Communicate PAM concepts and best practices to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive awareness and adoption

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to analyze complex access scenarios and develop effective controls and workflows
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Team player passionate about helping others succeed
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and risk reduction

What you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science or engineering and at least six years of cybersecurity experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Hands-on experience with privileged access management tools and practices
• Strong understanding of least privilege, just-in-time access and Zero Trust principles
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members is an asset