Systems Security Access Specialist - Temporary Full-Time (15 months)

The Co-operators Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 83,447,000 - 139,077,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

CGL in Canada is seeking a Systems Security Access Specialist on a 15-month temporary full-time contract. The role focuses on defining users, granting access, revoking privileges, and supporting IAM infrastructure in a global environment.

You will handle SLA-driven requests, audit security provisioning, collaborate with business areas, and contribute to project work while maintaining compliance with audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of IAM Operations experience in a mid to large organization.
• Knowledge of security requirements to satisfy internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill Identity Access requests correctly and within SLA, with high quality and attention to detail.
• Provides primary operational support of the IAM infrastructure including internal/external customer support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution within defined SLA.
• Provision and/or remove access to data, systems, and applications in a global environment.
• Manage lifecycle of all Cooperators System Users, Service Accounts and Privileged Accounts from provisioning to deletion.
• Respond to Tier 2 tickets escalated.
• Analyze incident and problem reports to identify trends and propose system modifications to reduce issues.
• Participate in and/or lead sub-components of projects with deliverables requiring technical resources.
• Support model, projects, tasks, and initiatives assigned.

Skills

IAM Operations

Security Administration

Incident Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Systems Security Access Specialist - Temporary Full-Time (15 months)

Company: CGL
Department: IT - Security Admin
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (15 months)
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

The Systems Security Access Specialist is a subject matter expert for all security account administration tasks linked to defining users, granting access and revoking privileges of both internal and external users of computing resources and applications. The incumbent provides security access administration and also monitors and distributes the security administration team workload, acts as primary contact on security issues and audits, works closely with business areas on security provisioning for new applications/projects, performs work audits, and identifies process improvements.

How you will create impact:

• Fulfill Identity Access requests correctly and within SLA, with high quality and attention to detail
• Provides primary operational support of the IAM infrastructure which includes providing internal and external customer support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution within defined SLA.
• Provision and or remove access to data, systems, and applications in a global environment
• Manage the lifecycle of all Cooperators System Users, Service Accounts and Privileged Accounts from provisioning to deletion
• Respond to second level (i.e., Tier 2) problem tickets that have been escalated.
• Analyze incident and problem reports to identify trends and proactively identify issues that could ultimately result in support problems and recommend systems modifications to reduce users' problems.
• Participate in and/or lead sub-components of various projects of medium to large complexity with deliverables that require technical resources.
• Participation in support model, projects, tasks, and support initiatives that are assigned

To join our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of IAM Operations experience in a mid to large organization
• Knowledge of security requirements necessary to satisfy internal and external audits within a complex IT environment.

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Expected salary/hourly range $60,574 - $100,956

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.