Unix & Privileged Access Management Engineer

Roche; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Mississauga is seeking an IT Engineer to join their Informatics division. The role involves leading Unix Access Management systems, providing Tier 3 support, and ensuring security practices are upheld. Ideal candidates have strong IAM and Unix engineering skills, with experience in scripting and process automation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a healthier future through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in IAM and Unix Access Management.
• Experience in Linux access management and scripting languages.
• Extensive experience in global organizations, preferably in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Unix Access Management systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for security requirements.
• Provide 24x7 on-call support for critical issues.

Skills

IAM

Unix engineering

Process automation

LDAP

DevOps practices

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Ansible)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Red Hat IDM

Docker

CI/CD methodologies

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche

We are looking for an IT Engineer to join one of our teams in the Roche Informatics division.

In Roche Informatics we focus on delivering technology that evolves the practice of medicine and helps patients live longer, better lives.

You will be a part of the Enterprise Privileged Access Management team with expertise focusing on Unix Access Management. Your focus will be to ensure seamless experience while keeping best of breed security in your area of responsibility.

You will also be responsible for the day to day operational Tier 3 support, performance, tactical lifecycle management and continuous improvement of the respective IT infrastructure.

As an IAM specialist you would be part of a multicultural and global team focused on Identity and Access Management (IAM) protecting our information and assets from unauthorized access, security risks and cyber attacks.

The Opportunity

• Lead the design, integration, and automation of Unix Access Management systems, specifically focusing on Red Hat IDM and potentially Centrify products.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify security requirements, develop roadmaps, and create implementation plans for strategic initiatives, including large-scale VM migrations to Red Hat IDM.

• Strengthen and enhance Red Hat IDM infrastructure and monitoring to support global VM access control across both cloud and data center environments.

• Actively participate in Agile workflows as part of the Privileged Access Management (PAM) team, driving automation and capability improvements for business and security users.

• Mentor and coach peers and junior colleagues while adhering to engineering standardization processes.

• Collaborate with business partners to address needs and manage change requests, ensuring prompt and self-managed implementation of enhancements and fixes.

• Maintain and develop infrastructure using CI/CD methodologies, participate in troubleshooting efforts, and provide 24x7 on-call support for critical issues.

• Stay updated on security tools, techniques, and best practices while leveraging ITIL, GxP, Agile, and other methodologies like Request Management, Incident Management, and Change Management.

Who you are

• Strong technical skills and experience in IAM, Unix engineering, Unix Access Management, process automation, and LDAP, with general knowledge of Privileged Access Management and Cloud IAM (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Proficiency in Linux access management, including familiarity with SSSD or Red Hat IDM, and experience with RestAPIs, scripting (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, YAML), and Docker.

• Competence in DevOps practices, with experience in providing IAC toolchain support and development.

• Extensive experience in large global organizations, preferably in regulated industries, supported by a bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent certifications.

• Proven adaptability and commitment to continuous learning, cross-training, and acquiring both technical and soft skills for ongoing growth and excellence.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and documentation skills, with a customer-focused mindset and dedication to high-quality product delivery and support.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.