Student, Access Governance Analyst (Winter 2027)

Sun Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sun Life, a leading financial services company in Canada, is seeking a Student Access Governance Analyst. The role focuses on delivering compliance tasks to improve security posture and reduce identity access management risks.

It requires Reliability Status Clearance and collaboration with security teams to remediate IAM issues detected by CrowdStrike. Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate degree in CS/InfoSec/Cybersecurity/Data Sciences, with a graduation date April 2027 or later.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant field (CS/InfoSec/Cybersecurity/Data Sciences).
• Graduation date of April 2027 or later is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with business partners in an effective and timely manner.
• Ensure written documentation is clear, audience-appropriate and captures key information for quality solutions.
• Track and escalate potential issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute as a team member, supporting knowledge sharing, customer service, quality, security posture, innovation and teamwork.
• Work with technical support and project teams to enhance global IAM security posture.

Skills

SQL

Microsoft Office

Python

PowerShell

Collaboration

Multitasking

Communication

Independent work

IAM tools

Education

Undergraduate degree in computer science/ Information Security/ Cybersecurity/ Data Sciences

Graduation date April 2027 or later

Tools

SailPoint

IdentityIQ

CyberArk

CrowdStrike

Job description

At Sun Life,we’redriven by our Purpose: helping our Clientsachieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

Our student and new graduate programs offer a chance to explore Sun Life from the inside. You’ll make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities, while building the skills and experience that allow you to grow in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Job Description

This role requires Reliability Status Clearance. In addition to a law enforcement inquiry and a credit check, as part of your application, the Government of Canada will ask if you lived or travelled outside of Canada for 6-consecutive months during the last 5 years, and you must account for all activities during this time. Important: Obtaining Reliability Status Clearance within a reasonable amount of time is a condition required to start employment for this role at Sun Life.

The Student Access Governance Analyst will be accountable for delivery of compliance tasks within company regulations and directives to improve security posture and reduce identity Access Management related risk.

Preferred Skills

• Technical skills in running SQL queries for data lookup, generating reports and analyzing for remediation.
• Proficient on Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, any Add-ins), Python or Powershell experience.
• Collaborative skills to work with other security teams to remediate identity security issues detected by the Crowdstrike platform.
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently with high degree of ambiguity and deliver expected outcomes.
• Experience with IAM tools (e.g. SailPoint, IdentityIQ) or with PAM tools (CyberArk)

Qualifications

• Pursuing Undergraduate degree in computer science, Information Security Management, Cybersecurity, Data Sciences or comparable education/training in a field relevant to Cyber Security.
• A graduation date of April 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with our business partners in an effective and timely manner
• Ensure written documentation is clear, understandable, audience appropriate and accurately captures the key information required for a quality solution that meets business needs.
• Ensure potential issues are tracked and escalated in a timely manner
• Participate fully as a member of the team by supporting a work environment that promotes knowledge sharing, customer service, quality, security posture, innovation and teamwork.
• Be resourceful and be able to work with technical support and project teams with strong collaboration and synergy to enhance and improve global IAM security posture.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted for. The Base Pay which you will be considered for will vary depending on the Campus program you are selected for.

Eligible Sun Life employees for various Campus Graduate programs will also participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [e-mail].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Category

Temporary Employee

Posting End Date

21/09/2026