Manager, Identity & Access Management – Information Technology

Alberta Blue Cross

. Oversee access governance operations, including security business role design, access requests, exceptions, and segregation-of-duties risk assessment and mitigation .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeCanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a focus on access governance, user access reviews, and implementation of Identity Governance and Administration platforms. Proven ability to lead teams, manage security roles, and ensure compliance with access-control standards and regulations.

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Identity Governance And Administration (IGA)Access GovernanceRole-Based Access ControlLeadership ExperienceCISSP Certification

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Hard Skills

Identity And Access ManagementAccess RequestsSegregation-Of-Duties Risk AssessmentUser Access ReviewsPrivileged Access ManagementSingle Sign-OnMulti-Factor AuthenticationActive DirectoryEntra IDInformation Security

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsChange LeadershipPlanning And OrganizingCoaching And MentoringDelegation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Identity Governance PlatformsCybersecurity SolutionsService Desk SystemsAudit Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISACRISCIGA Platform Certification

Industry Keywords

NISTISO 27001COBITCSAE 3416Alberta Privacy Legislation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee access governance operations, including security business role design, access requests, exceptions, and segregation-of-duties risk assessment and mitigation
Plan and run the quarterly user access review program, track completion and removals, and report results to leadership and executive committees
Set the IAM modernization roadmap and lead requirements, selection, and implementation of an Identity Governance and Administration platform
Automate joiner, mover, and leaver processes
Extend controls over privileged administrator accounts with Cybersecurity and Identity Solutions
Maintain access management standards and procedures and define and report operating measures
Provide access-control evidence for internal audits and the annual CSAE 3416 controls examination and lead remediation of access-related findings
Guide business managers, application analysts, and project teams on least-privilege role design and access requirements
Lead, coach, and develop the Identity & Access Management team
Oversee access governance across the organization’s applications, systems, and data
Own delivery of IGA platform selection and implementation within approved budget
Coordinate access processes with Identity Solutions, the Service Desk, Human Resources, and application teams
Represent Identity & Access Management in IT’s multi-year transformation program
Provide updates to the Director, IT leadership, and executive committees on access reviews, risks, and modernization progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, information security, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in identity and access management, access governance, information security, or IT audit
3+ years of leadership experience managing teams
Professional designation such as CISSP, CISA, or CRISC; IGA platform or identity management certification is an asset
Experience running user access reviews and segregation-of-duties assessments in an audited or regulated organization
Experience leading selection or implementation of an IGA platform or comparable enterprise system
Deep knowledge of role-based access control, least privilege, identity lifecycle, privileged access management, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and directory services including Active Directory and Entra ID
Working knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and CSAE 3416 / SOC report access-control requirements
Knowledge of Alberta privacy and information legislation for health and personal information
Excellent communication skills to explain access risk to non-technical leaders and offer practical alternatives
Demonstrated change leadership
Strong planning, organizing, and delegation skills
Ability to inspire and develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and accountability
Satisfactory criminal record check required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy work-life balance
Opportunities for career growth
Innovative, high-energy, team-focused work environment
Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and unique perspectives
Criminal record check required as a condition of employment following a conditional offer