Identity and Access Analyst

Identity and Access Analyst Job Requisition ID: 84518 Ministry: Technology and Innovation Location: Edmonton Classification: Systems Analyst 3 Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Employment: Permanent, Full‑time position Salary: $3,847.03 – $5,095.52 bi‑weekly ($100,407 – $132,993 per year) Responsibilities Provide onboarding guidance to program and technical teams, including IAM architecture expectations, security requirements, data standards, and integration dependencies. Support end‑to‑end onboarding readiness by guiding teams through required inputs, timelines, and handoffs, ensuring alignment with enterprise IAM requirements. Review onboarding and supporting documentation for completeness, quality, and alignment; identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks that may impact implementation.

Support identity risk assessment activities by facilitating completion of required inputs, validating submissions, and escalating complex or high‑risk issues to appropriate partners. Coordinate with program areas, delivery teams, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and identity assurance partners to enable effective issue resolution and smooth onboarding progression. Translate complex IAM requirements into clear, practical guidance for business teams, supporting planning, issue tracking, and implementation readiness.

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, enhancing templates and guidance materials, and leveraging approved AI and automation tools to improve efficiency. Qualifications A university degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Commerce) plus four years of progressively responsible, related experience. Knowledge of IAM concepts, onboarding practices, and enterprise integration requirements.

Working knowledge of standards or frameworks such as NIST 800-63 and the Pan‑Canadian Trust Framework. Experience with enterprise IAM platforms such as ForgeRock, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, Ping Identity, or similar tools. Ability to review documentation for completeness and readiness for further review.

Ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance for non‑technical audiences. Recognition of when issues require escalation to Cybersecurity, Privacy, or other specialized partners. Assets Experience supporting IAM onboarding, implementation, integration, or operational delivery.

Understanding of responsible AI use in a government context, including human accountability, privacy, security, and protection of sensitive information. Additional Information Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to the classification. Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr