Senior Information Security Specialist, PAM

Canada Life is a leading Canadian insurer focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. For more than 125 years, our customers across Canada have trusted us to provide for their financial security needs and deliver on the promises we have made. We serve the financial security needs of 13 million people across Canada.

At Canada Life, the foundation of our strategy is to put the customer at the center of everything we do.  An important part of putting our customers at the centre is ensuring that we provide quality project delivery services & support to the business which arms them with the tools required to delight our customers.

What we’re building:

We are building a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences. Our Privilged access and Directory services squad is part of the Identity and Access Management group. This team is responsible for designing, implementing and operating processes and technologies that support Canada life Privileged Access and Directory service solutions.

This position is being offered in Toronto or London, Ontario and/or Winnipeg, Manitoba

What you’ll do:

The Senior information Security Specialist, PAM will work closely with other members of the squad in the design, implementation and operation of Privileged Access Management solutions across canadalife. You will also participate in resolving Privilged access incidents as part of BAU activities.

• Participate in Design and implementation of PAM features and capabilities including Discovery, password management, Privilged Elevation and Delegation Management, Privilged Session management, Just-in-time access provisioning and Just Enough Privilege provisioning.
• Lead customization of scripts used for password management in the PAM solution based on Canadalife’s need
• Contribute to the enhancement and automation of privileged account discovery and reporting for infrastructures, cloud and applications.
• Act SME to business lines in providing PAM consultation and advisory for best practices in security privileged accounts across the enterprise.
• Participate in meetings and training events with a willingness to share knowledge and learn from other team members
• Demonstrate commitment to respectful workplace and workplace diversity initiatives
• May be required to act as 2nd or 3rd level support in the resolution of PAM incidents and tasks assigned through ServiceNow
• May be required to be part of weekly oncall rotation for after business hour support of PAM and directory services technologies.

Who you are:

• 5 years of experience in the administration of PAM technologies including CyberArk PASM, CyberArk EPM, Hashicorp vault or Azure PIM, is required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in designing, implementing and troubleshooting CyberArk PASM solutions such as EPV, PVWA, CPM and PSM is required.
• 2 years Experience in customizing cyberark plugins is required.
• Experience in managing privileged accounts in Windows, Unix, Linux, databases, applications and cloud platforms and VMs
• Some experience in powershell or bash scripting will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of REST API, Oauth, JWT and experience in setting up applications to retrieve secrets from the vault will be vaulable
• A degree or equivalent education in a related discipline such as Computer Science, information technology or Engineering is required

What you’ll like about working here:

We offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal development and growth.  We provide a total rewards package that is competitive and consistent with our core values. Our variable incentive and compensation programs support our performance culture by rewarding our high achieving teams and individuals.  Our health and dental benefits are flexible and comprehensive to suit a variety of needs.  We also offer an employee pension plan, a share purchase plan, group RRSPs, discounted home and auto insurance and preferential rates for home mortgages.

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. 

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing. 

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted


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