Specialist, Identity & Access Management

• Maintain up-to-date process documentation, control narratives, and evidence standards for assigned IAM controls.
• Contribute to the refinement of IAM compliance procedures, templates, and validation checklists.
• Support knowledge sharing within the IAM team to strengthen audit readiness and control maturity.

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, , manage competing priorities, and work effectively under pressure. The role requires minimal travel (up to 10%) within Canada.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management, IT controls, audit, or compliance-focused roles.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience executing and supporting SOX or IT General Controls (ITGC), preferably in access management.
• Experience working directly with internal and/or external auditors, including evidence preparation and walkthroughs.
• Experience performing quality reviews or independent validation activities is a strong asset.
• Strong skills in evidence management, documentation quality, and audit traceability.
• Understanding of IAM processes, including user lifecycle management, access provisioning, deprovisioning, and recertification.


Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent degree or work experience
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CompTIA Security+, CIAM
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Communicates with impact
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Applies critical thinking
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of deliverables
• Demonstrates sound judgment in risk identification and escalation

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Deep understanding of SOX requirements, ITGC frameworks, and audit methodologies for access management controls.
• Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Strong skills in evidence management, documentation quality, and audit traceability.
• Understanding of IAM processes, including user lifecycle management, access provisioning, deprovisioning, and recertification.
• Familiarity with IAM tools, enterprise systems, and access governance concepts.
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Client-provided location(s): Varennes, Canada

Job ID: CN-16786

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-24T18:35:32