Brainhunter

Senior Info Security Specialist
Information Technology
Toronto ,  Ontario Staffing Contract Jun 12, 2026
  • Brainhunter is currently seeking the services of a “Sr. Info Security Specialist” for a contract role with one of our Valued Clients.
  • Role Title: Sr. Info Security Specialist, (5 years+)
  • Work Style: Hybrid - 3 days a week in office
  • Hours per week: 37.5
  • Anticipated Start Date: 4 weeks from the official offer day
  • End Date: 12 months from the start date
  • Rate: $90-$95/hr

  • Experience:
  • 5 years of experience in the administration of PAM solutions is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in designing, implementing and troubleshooting CyberArk PASM, CyberArk Secret Manager or any other related PAM solution. 
  • 2 years experience in implementing Just-in-Time and Zero Standing Privileged Access.
  • Good understanding of REST API, Oauth, JWT and experience in setting up applications to retrieve secrets from the vault will be valuable.
  • Some experience in scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell) will be an added advantage.
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    Skills:
  • Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
  •  Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  •  Strategic thinking with a hands-on technical mindset.
  •  Ability to lead initiatives and influence security practices across the organization.
  •  Attention to detail with a strong focus on security and compliance.
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    Certifications/Education:
  • A degree or equivalent education in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Business Computing, Engineering, or Commerce is required
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    What you will do
    In this role, you will work closely with your team, as well as architects and technical leads across different technology areas, to design, build, and support privileged access management (PAM) solutions across Canada Life.Your main focus will be on securing application secrets and supporting cloud-based PAM solutions. You will help ensure that sensitive credentials are managed safely and efficiently. As part of daily operations, you will also help handle and resolve complex (Level 3) privileged access requests and issues.
     
  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, Microsoft Entra ID PIM).
  • Develop secure architectures for privileged identity lifecycle management, credential vaulting, session management, and least privilege enforcement.
  •  Lead PAM platform upgrades, integrations, and modernization initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Implement role-based, just-in-time (JIT) and Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) access models to minimize standing privileges.
  •  Define and enforce PAM standards, patterns, and best practices.
  •   Develop and maintain automation workflows (scripts, APIs, pipelines) for onboarding accounts, credential rotation, and access provisioning.
  • Integrate PAM solutions with enterprise systems including Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), DevOps tools, and applications.
  •  Provide L3 engineering support for complex PAM incidents and issues.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for PAM within the organization.
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborate with security, infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to drive PAM adoption.
  •  Contribute to roadmap planning and strategic initiatives for identity security.
  •   How to Apply:
  •   Online: To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Brainhunter Systems Ltd., you can apply online through the button on the top right. AI tools may be used for initial screening of applicants.
          E-mail: Please email Reema at reema.kaur@brainhunter.com with an attached copy of your CV.
    Brainhunter is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Brainhunter encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We provide accommodation upon request during the recruitment process; please let the job poster know.
    We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for Interviews will be contacted.