Identity Analyst - Data Access Security

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong><strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> </strong>Onsite in Downtown Toronto (Monday–Thursday) with Remote Work on Friday.</p><p><strong>Role and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong></strong>Analyze large sets of access data to identify irregularities or risks with access permissions.</li><li>Implement and manage automated access reviews and periodic attestation campaigns for data repositories across the organization.</li><li>Continuously monitor privileged and sensitive data access and configure real-time alerts for risky activities.</li><li>Identify and remediate access anomalies and risks including over-privileged users, dormant accounts and externally shared data.</li><li>Develop and streamline data access governance workflows to reduce manual effort and support governance.</li><li>Collaborate with business units to designate appropriate data owners and ensure access certifications are completed accurately.</li><li>Utilize data classification and usage insights to prioritize protection of sensitive information.</li><li>Prepare and maintain robust audit reporting and documentation related to data access.</li><li>Collaborate with Data Governance, IAM and compliance teams to integrate governance tools with existing platforms and workflows.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong></strong>Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Security or a related field.</li><li>Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CIAM or SailPoint Certified Identity Security Engineer are a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of IAM principles and data access governance best practices.</li><li>3+ years of experience in access management, security analysis or IAM roles.</li><li>Familiarity with managing permissions in Microsoft 365 environments (e.g., SharePoint Online, OneDrive) as well as other data repository platforms.</li><li>Understanding of how access is granted and controlled (groups, roles, ACLs) across various systems.</li><li>Experience with identity governance tools (e.g., SailPoint DAS, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Purview) and scripting for automation.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.</li><li>Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR) is a plus.</li><li>Experience with ITSM/ticketing systems like ServiceNow is beneficial.</li></ul></p></p>