Raise is hiring an
Identity and Access Advisor for Our Client one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada. This position is a One (1) year contract located in Vancouver, BC. We are actively seeking talented professionals like you to drive these crucial initiatives forward.
Description
The experienced IAM/Cybersecurity advisor in this role will assist with approvals for IAM related ServiceNow tickets, SME for Entra ID, and SME for Active Directory. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring the security and integrity of organizations systems and data by providing expert guidance and support for IAM-related activities.
Accountabilities
- Identify potential cyber security risks and incidents by performing vulnerability assessments, coordinating with internal teams and stakeholders, and monitoring external events and security logs to help prepare for possible contingencies.
- Determine remediation options and recommend solutions by analyzing security test results, confirming the impact of security risks and validating baseline security configurations for operating systems, applications, networking tools, and telecommunications equipment to adequately mitigate cyber security risk for the .
- Provide support during and after critical systems experience breaches, outages, errors, or unexpected activities by creating security operations documents such as incident reports and collaborating with incident response leads and subject matter experts to consistently implement security incident response plans.
- Assist business groups as required, in defining and/or delivering security requirements, security design, security testing, and implementation support as well as in transitioning new security systems and devices from project to operations so that cybersecurity is strengthened throughout the organization.
- Provide guidance on the execution of cyber security related action items in IT projects by conducting compliance impact assessments and collaborating with project managers to ensure that projects apply cybersecurity best practices and comply with cybersecurity regulations and policy.
- Assist with creating and maintaining ’s standards and guidelines by developing, tuning, and implementing threat detection analytics and reviewing existing security controls, event data, and other data sources to find opportunities to continuously improve ’s security effectiveness and capability.
Required
- (5) years of working experience in Information Technology with at least three (3) years in cyber security or equivalent.
- Proven experience as an IAM subject matter expert, with a strong understanding of Entra ID and Active Directory.
- In-depth knowledge of Entra ID and Active Directory administration and best practices.
- Experience with IAM technologies (e.g., CyberArk, IGA solutions) is a strong asset.
- Strong understanding of IT security principles, including least privilege, access control, and authentication methods.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to cybersecurity (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
- Internet Policy Enforcement
- Network architecture
- Active Directory
- Log management
- Vulnerability scanning
- Penetration testing
- Auditing
- Configuration management
- Asset management
- Continuous monitoring
- Web Content Filtering
- Encryption and strong authentication
- Security Technologies
- Intrusion Prevention/Detection (Network, Host, Wireless)
- Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIDS)
- Security Information Event Management (SIEM) VPN
- Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
- Industry standards
- ISO 270001/2
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- British Columbia’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC FIPPA)
- North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP)
- Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT)
- Able to obtain a security clearance for a Security Sensitive Position classification
- Education and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent
- Certificate in at least one of the following areas, an asset
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified in Risk Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Additional Information
- Every contractor must supply their own Windows 10 or 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
- Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. Connecting professionals like you with meaningful work at industry-leading companies in your field. And we walk the walk, too: as a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good for people, our communities, and the environment.
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