Manager, Identity and Access Services

As a member of the Digital technology services (DTS) team here within Capilano University, you will be a vital asset in providing an exceptional experience to both our employee and student communities through invention, collaboration, and technical talent.

As we embark on our university wide digital transformation, we’ll be seeking fellow trailblazers to join our teams as we integrate state of the art technologies. With a variety of projects and initiatives in the pipeline, there is no shortage of opportunity to innovate. Within our teams, you’ll be working alongside a variety of talented individuals involved in initiatives focused on cyber security, data analysis, operational analytics, quality assurance, integration, customization, and implementation.

Do you have a passion for optimization? Join us in creating a lasting impact that goes beyond routine tasks, contributing to the long-term success of our technological landscape and the university community.

What you'll do

The Manager, Identity and Access Services leads the cybersecurity team that provides identity management and access to digital solutions across the university. This role will have the opportunity to influence and drive lasting efforts in the University’s digital transformation, with significant student and employee impact through the management and monitoring of a robust identity and access management program across digital solutions.

In close alignment with university wide strategy, critical components of this position includes: alignment of the identity and access management program with the Cybersecurity strategy, risk management framework, vulnerability management program, Cybersecurity protection, Cybersecurity access controls, Cybersecurity detection and incident response plan. The role requires a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships both across the CapU community and externally with sector colleagues and vendors.
 

• Implement, and manage the identity and access management program that is guided by developed cybersecurity frameworks, critical security controls and the National Cybersecurity Assessment (NCA) framework.

• Develops and manages identity and access management processes to ensure appropriate access to all digital solutions. This includes but is not limited to access to data backups, restores, and data archives.

• Proactively manages and maintains the Microsoft Identity Management (MIM) and Active Directory FS (ADFS).

• Develops and manages the onboarding/offboarding process to the network and DTS services ensuring access is prohibited for unauthorized use and cybersecurity policies are enforced.

• Develops and manages the single sign on and authentication process for systems.

• Develops and maintains role-based security matrix for access to digital solutions across the university community.

• Participates and provides the appropriate level of response to security breaches including incident response.

What you'll bring

• A Bachelor’s degree.

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, with 1 years in a recent leadership role with direct responsibility for a cybersecurity program, preferably in a public sector environment.

• Demonstrated experience in leading a cybersecurity program.

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of identity and access management processes, tools, and procedures.

• Industry relevant designations such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, ITIL, TOGAF.

• Experience in Microsoft Identity Management (MIM) and Active Directory FS (ADFS). Azure security architecture knowledge.

• Experience with the ITIL framework and ITSM best practices, tools, and techniques; ITIL certification is an asset.

• Broad technical knowledge relating to cybersecurity practices, including patching, firewalls, network configurations, phishing, and software deployment.

• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating and presenting identity and access management information to varies levels within an organization.

• Demonstrated experience in developing role-based matrix for a mid-large size organization.