AddressCyber Security Analyst - IAM/PAM
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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be “a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada.” No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in a diverse and inclusive organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in an environment where we are reinventing central banking, renewing ways of doing business and reinforcing a culture of innovation.
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About the position
We are seeking an innovative and dedicated individual to join our forward-thinking Identity and Access Management (IAM) Portfolio within the Cyber Security Division.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Credential & Identity Administration you will be part of a dynamic and highly skilled team of cyber specialists enabling Canada’s Central Bank to work securely. With the increase in sophistication and frequency of cyber-attacks, cyber security has been identified as a top priority at the Bank of Canada.
In joining the Bank of Canada team, you will also have many opportunities for career development with the full support of your leader to enhance your skills, experiment, and drive your career in many ways (certifications, mentorship, etc.).
What you will do
The focus of this role is to support the enhancement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Administration and Governance (IGA) solutions with the protection of identity data in mind.
More specifically, you will:
- Play an active role in ensuring the integration of services, data flow and functionality for all Credential Management and Identity Administration's platforms.
- Review, report and remediate data related to Access Certifications.
- Provide system support and validate the integrity of data provided by system owners.
- Assist with the development of performance metrics.
- Participate in defining, improving and documenting business and system processes.
- Assist in preparing end-user documentation, guidelines, visuals and training materials.
- Participate and support audit events and provide necessary evidence for any audit queries.
- Identity opportunities for automation, innovation and streamlining the IAM life-cycle processes.
- Maintain working knowledge of the technical security policies, standards and processes related to digital identity management that are used at the Bank of Canada.
What you need to succeed
You are a great team player; have strong communication skills and you are willing to communicate and work with colleagues to deliver end-to-end solutions. You are also a self-starter, capable of grasping new information and providing innovative solutions in a team environment.
In addition, you have experience in:
- Communicating with end users and IT teams to fulfill and/or resolve issues related to PAM/IGA requests.
- Hands-on experience supporting PAM and IGA solutions (preferable CyberArk and SailPoint IdentityIQ technologies).
- Hands on experience with Windows and Linux.
Knowledge of:
- Cyber security principles
- Digital identity management concepts and concerns
- Identity Administration and Governance (IGA) solutions including managing user access
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Role Based Access and Attribute Based Access (RBAC/ABAC) including RBAC/ABAC lifecycle.
- Agile DevOps principles
Nice-to-have
- Proficiency in data analytics.
- Scripting knowledge (e.g. PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python)
- Understanding of cloud platform systems and tools (Azure cloud prefferred).
Your education and experience
Your combined education and work experience demonstrate that you have the proficiencies and skills for the role. We are ideally seeking candidates with a relevant degree/diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience.
What you need to know
- Language requirement: English or French essential
- Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and further to public health guidelines, preventative measures are being taken to ensure health and safety during the recruitment process. All interviews are conducted virtually.
- The official title for this position is “Cyber Security Analyst ”
Remote work / Hybrid Work Model #LI-Remote
The Bank is conducting a trial of a hybrid working model which provides employees with the flexibility to telework for significant portions of each month. During the trial, employees will be expected to come onsite on those days when they are involved in activities that they or their leader feel are better conducted in person and to build connections with colleagues. For the majority of employees, it is expected that onsite time will range from 5 to 10 days per month, depending on your role. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. For this position, should you not live within reasonable commuting distance of the office, you will be able to work 100% remote (within Canada) for the duration of this term.
Vaccination Policy
Please note that the application of the Bank’s Covid-19 Vaccination policy has been temporarily suspended, effective June 20, 2022. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Bank. However, please note that the Bank reserves the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider.
Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $74,146 to $87,230 (job grade 15)- Depending on performance, you may be eligible for performance pay for successfully meeting (5 to 7% of your base salary) or for exceeding expectations (10% of your base salary). Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
- Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
- Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
- Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service #LI-POST
