Identity and Access Specialist

Job Information
Job Title: Identity and Access Management Specialist 
Job Requisition ID: 53476
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 28, 2024

Classification: Systems Analyst 3 
Salary: $3,199.50 to $4,237.85 bi-weekly ($83,507 - $110,608/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division within the Ministry of Technology and Innovation (TI) leads the development of the next-generation of digital public services for the GoA. DDD partners with other departments to deliver products, platforms and services that are better, faster and easier, through modern user-centered agile processes. DDD offers potential candidates a unique opportunity to work on meaningful challenges that transform government and positively impact Albertans.

The Platform branch within DDD is accountable for supporting ministry programs through the planning, development, delivery and operations of user-centered common platform services. The branch builds and develops common platforms and data services that enable product teams to deliver working software that meets the needs of their users.

Role Responsibilities

The Platform branch is looking for multiple Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialists. These positions will report to the Manager of IAM.

The responsibilities for this role include:

IAM Practice and Governance 

• Contributing to the development of consistent and collaborative IAM practices and standards.
• Promoting and providing awareness and education on IAM topics and their value.
• Communicating, developing, and maintaining effective and productive relationships with a wide variety of both internal and external stakeholders to identify IAM issues and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Providing recommendations to senior leaders to improve governance standards and practice.
• Integrating with and provide expertise on IAM topics (e.g., to shape policy, or prioritize projects).

IAM Design and Development 

• Providing IAM advice and expertise to product teams.
• Providing expert advice and consultation with respect to digital identity solutions on new or existing projects.
• Working collaboratively with leadership to help develop solutions and options to address complex business challenges and policy issues.
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