Cybersecurity Access Governance Analyst at Aviva Canada

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Aviva has an excellent opportunity for a Cybersecurity Access Governance Analyst within our Identity & Access Management department. The Access Governance Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring secure and compliant access to organizational systems and data. This position focuses on managing user entitlements, conducting access reviews, and supporting privileged access governance initiatives to reduce risk and maintain regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Execute periodic access certification campaigns for applications and infrastructure.
• Analyze user entitlements to enforce least privilege and segregation of duties (SoD).
• Support Privileged Access Management (PAM) processes, including onboarding and monitoring privileged accounts.
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to remediate access violations and implement governance standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and compliance reporting.
• Assist in identity lifecycle management (joiner/mover/leaver processes).
• Develop and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) models.
• Generate dashboards and metrics for governance activities and present findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in IAM projects, including tool upgrades and process automation.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements (SOX, GDPR, PCI) and industry best practices.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in Identity & Access Management or IT Security.
• Experience with access governance tools and processes.
• Understanding of RBAC, SoD, and privileged access concepts.
• Analytical Thinker: Able to interpret complex access data and identify risks.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy in access reviews and compliance documentation.
• Strong Communicator: Comfortable engaging with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Problem Solver: Proactively addresses access issues and recommends improvements.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiar with IAM tools (SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure AD) and understands security principles.
• Compliance Mindset: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and audit requirements.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and manages multiple priorities effectively.
  
  

What You’ll Get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $65,000 to $95,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
  
  

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.