Security Identity Consultant

 The Opportunity:

As the Security Identity Consultant, you will report to the IAM Manager to help us build and grow our cyber practice from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to join us on our journey on the forefront of cybersecurity, grow with us, and help shape the future of Maple Leaf Foods.  ​This role requires a motivated self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with an ability to synthetize technical information into clear and concise summaries and recommendations. You will have a deep understanding of Active Directory (on premise and cloud), conditional access policies, privileged identity management, and privilege access management.  Preferred candidates will have a solid foundation in IAM identity and access management principles as well as foundational knowledge of industry-specific regulations, standards, and frameworks. You are passionate about security and compliance and believe in due diligence.Maple Leaf Foods offers a flexible hybrid working model working out of our Mississauga office. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 04. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Lead enterprise-wide AD/Entra and overall infrastructure on IAM operations and design
• Foster process improvement., automation and best practice in our current AD/Entra landscape
• Proactively identify and remediate process, procedure, and implementation gaps
• Troubleshoot AD/PAM access issues and document the one time and automated resolutions
• Support AD controls compliance and visibility through reports and documentation maintenance
• Design, document and deliver scalable, secure, and highly available AD based solutions
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure, Database,  Security Engineering, User Experience, and Project Office to deliver on projects
• Participate in identity based risk remediation activities
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures to meet requirements and industry regulations  
• Supports control activities throughout the IAM Lifecycle (joiner/leaver/mover/access review)
• Audit and implement access based on practices of least privilege, segregation of duties
• Drive scheduled and ad hoc access reviews for user, privileged, and administrative access
• Ensure continual IAM lifecycle improvements policies, procedures, design, and automation
• Where applicable, action users, groups, roles and access policies for AD/Entra
• Perform access and security audits in accordance with regulatory and audit compliance
• Identify potential IAM risks unique to each situation and help mitigate potential threats
• Other collaboration, documentation, and implementation work as needed

What You’ll Bring:

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Risk management, tracking, and resolution cross functionally (e.g  Infrastructure, Cloud, Data)
• Organize, prioritize and track project and operational activities on a day-to-day basis
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge of large IT organization operations including change management
• Hands on ability to work with AD/Azure and underlying technologies (e.g. MS Windows servers)
• Implementation level knowledge of IAM principles: PAM, SSO, SOD, RBAC, Least Privilege, etc
• Established ability to interface with architecture in creation of connection kits and patterns
• Ability to generate reports (e.g. PowerShell) and perform analysis (e.g. Excel and PowerPoint)
• Exceptional analytical abilities, providing IAM lifecycle and risk context to recommendations
• Produce and update procedural documents to ensure IAM program success/business continuity
• Knowledge of local, cloud and hybrid Directory Service architectures
• Experience supporting security administration, operations, or security architecture
• Proven clarity in documenting complex problems at senior management level

People:

• Collaborate while balancing business, security, and organizational needs
• Work cross-functionally with technical teams (Infrastructure, Cloud, Data, Security etc.)
• Interface with and provide clarity between technical and non-technical teams
• Manage expectations, solve problems, and actively foster Maple Leaf core values
• Ability to create allies through thorough understanding of business/security value adds

Experience:

• 5+ years of hands on experience in various security and IAM functions (AD, IAM, PAM, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in project delivery
• Extensive practical experience with AD/Azure IAM functions e.g. groups, access policies
• Some hands-on experience in PAM/IAM tools as well as user lifecycle management
• Project experience in proactively identifying, tracking and closing risks and issues
• Comfortable in delivering multiple workstreams accurately and within timelines
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles relating to the Identity pillar

Certifications & Education:

• Microsoft certifications on AD/Entra (preferred)
• IAM product specific certifications such as Delinea, or SailPoint
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering or Computer Science
• Certifications in Information Security such as CIAM, CIMP, CIST, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CC

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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