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Intact

Underwrites P&C insurance and manages claims

Security Advisor PAM Specialist

Full-Time
CA$118.7k - CA$145.1k/yr
Senior
Montreal, QC, Canada+3 moreMore locations: Toronto, ON, Canada | Mississauga, ON, Canada | Ottawa, ON, Canada
HybridHybrid work model; some in-office days required.
CybersecuritySecurity Engineering & Architecture

About the job

Requirements
  • 7+ years in IAM/Security Engineering with 5+ years in PAM engineering and demonstrable experience with IDIRA Privileged Cloud (CyberArk Privilege Cloud)
  • Strong expertise in: CPM concepts and custom plugin development and PSM session brokering and custom connector development
  • Development/scripting skills: PowerShell/Python/CyberArk REST APIs (as applicable to connectors/plugins/automation)
  • Experience with the CyberArk REST API for programmatic platform management
  • Deep understanding of MFA and federation patterns: SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, conditional access concepts, and step-up authentication
  • Hands-on experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Understanding of Zero Trust, least-privilege, and JIT access principles
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and networking layers
  • Experience in a DevSecOps - CI/CD environment/ Secrets Management would be an asset
  • Strong ethical principles and understanding of business and information security ethics
  • IDIRA/CyberArk certifications: CDE- CPC is a must
  • Team player / good collaboration skills set
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada
Responsibilities
  • Own solution architecture for IDIRA Privileged Cloud including tenant design, environment segregation (prod/non-prod), network connectivity patterns, identity federation/SSO, and operational hardening
  • Define onboarding standards for privileged accounts, safes, platforms, rotation policies, session controls, approvals, and audit evidence
  • Establish reusable reference architectures for common target types (Windows, Linux/Unix, databases, network devices, cloud consoles, SaaS admin portals)
  • Ensure key risk metrics/indicators are developed and implemented to systematically measure and report information-related risks
  • Develop and maintain custom CPM plugins for systems and applications not supported out-of-the-box
  • Engineer rotation, verification, and reconciliation logic with robust error handling, logging, and supportability
  • Create standardized development practices (code reviews, versioning, testing harnesses, release process) for CPM plugin lifecycle
  • Design and build custom PSM connectors for: Web applications (including complex flows), Thick clients / legacy applications and Administrative tools requiring step-up authentication
  • Engineer solutions for MFA-enabled apps, balancing automation and security (e.g., brokered sessions, step-up patterns, conditional access alignment, approved MFA handling approaches)
  • Provide technical guidance to app teams on requirements to enable rotation (API enablement, service accounts, least privilege, break-glass procedures)
  • Lead deployment and adoption of SIA capabilities to enable just-in-time access and zero-standing privilege for infrastructure and cloud workloads
  • Define end-to-end SIA workflows: request/approval, entitlement mapping, session initiation, auditing, and revocation
  • Integrate SIA patterns into operational processes (incident response, privileged break-glass, platform engineering standards)
  • Implement automation using APIs and event-driven patterns to reduce manual effort while maintaining strict auditability and change control
  • Design privileged access patterns across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including privileged roles, automation identities, and administrative access models.
  • Secure cloud administrative sessions and credentials for: Cloud consoles and CLI access, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE) administrative workflows, Managed services (databases, secrets services, CI/CD runners, serverless)
  • Design and implement vaulting strategies for Agentic AI identities — autonomous AI agents, LLM orchestrators, robotic process automation (RPA) bots, and AI-driven pipelines that require privileged credentials
  • Enforce least-privilege principles for AI agents accessing sensitive systems, databases, and cloud services
  • Participate in the development of organizational standards for AI agent identity governance and credential hygiene
  • Identify and remediate security gaps, misconfigurations, and over-privileged accounts across the PAM estate
  • Serve as senior escalation for complex Privileged Cloud onboarding and runtime issues (connectivity, session issues, rotation failures, connector behavior)
  • Participate in incident response activities involving privileged account compromise or misuse

About the company

Intact Financial Corporation is a property and casualty insurer in Canada offering home, auto, and business insurance. It underwrites policies, assesses risk, collects premiums, and handles claims to protect customers from losses. The company’s products work by insured individuals and businesses paying premiums in exchange for coverage; claims are paid to restore losses after events, with digital engagement supporting policy management and customer service. Intact differentiates itself through a focus on climate resilience and community well-being programs, along with investments in early-stage data and AI startups to enhance underwriting, claims handling, and customer experience. It aims to expand its leadership position in Canada and the UK, optimize underwriting performance, and improve digital customer experiences, with a target of 10% NOIPS growth annually and a low combined ratio.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1809

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 operating ROE stayed 17.0%, with book value per share up 13%.
  • Intact issued C$250 million LRCNs on August 10, 2026, preserving capital flexibility.
  • Management says AI benefits should reach C$500 million annually by 2028, two years early.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 catastrophes and large losses cut underwriting income 61% to C$305 million.
  • UK and Ireland transformation now needs 24 to 36 months to reach 90% combined ratio.
  • Persistent wildfire, storm, and commercial-fire losses can overwhelm growth and compress returns.

What makes Intact unique

  • Intact’s AI already delivers over C$220 million recurring annual benefits in 2026.
  • Its integrated claims network and On Side Restoration rebuilt Kingston wildfire homes within a year.
  • Jiffy acquisition deepens digital engagement and home-maintenance services across Canada since November 2024.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Company News

Associated Press
Aug 10th, 2026
Intact Financial Corporation Announces Private Placement of $250 Million Limited Recourse Capital Notes and Intention to Redeem Non-cumulative Rate Reset Class A Shares Series 3

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2026 /CNW/ -- Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) ("Intact" or the "Company") announced today that it has agreed to issue $250 million aggregate principal amount of 6.133% Limited Recourse Capital Notes, Series 3 (Subordinated Indebtedness) due September 30, 2086 (the "LRCNs")

Associated Press
Jul 14th, 2026
Intact closes 75% of Kingston wildfire claims within a year, rebuilds 60+ homes

Intact Financial Corporation reports that 75% of insurance claims from last year's Kingston, Newfoundland and Labrador wildfire have been closed, nearly one year after the disaster. The wildfire burned approximately 10,708 hectares and destroyed over 60 homes among Intact customers. The insurer deployed more than 100 team members from across Canada to support the community. Intact received over 400 personal property claims and mobilised adjusters within 48 hours of evacuation orders lifting. On Side Restoration, Intact's wholly owned restoration company, has been rebuilding the destroyed homes. The integrated supply chain approach allowed Intact to coordinate assessment through final rebuild despite high demand for labour and materials. Tracy Laughlin, Senior Vice President of Claims at Intact, emphasised the company's commitment to building relationships with affected customers throughout the recovery process.

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