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Consulting Infrastructure SpecialistCanada Life · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Consulting Infrastructure Specialist

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-25 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary 10,000 CAD–14,167 CAD/mo (120,000 CAD–170,000 CAD/yr) 📊 Market 6,667 CAD–10,000 CAD/mo

About the Company

Canada Life is a leading Canadian insurer focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. For more than 125 years, our customers across Canada have trusted us to provide for their financial security needs and deliver on the promises we have made. We serve the financial security needs of 13 million people across Canada. At Canada Life, the foundation of our strategy is to put the customer at the center of everything we do. An important part of putting our customers at the centre is ensuring that we provide quality project delivery services & support to the business which arms them with the tools required to delight our customers. What we're building: We are maturing our Network Security Services Cryptography & Security Logging team who work closely with Global and Canadian Information Security Offices and other Infrastructure and Application Technology teams to delivery security services that defend global enterprise, including business units, customers, and shareholders from external and internal security threats. Our team consists of highly motivated, innovative, and tech-savvy individuals that want to make a difference and drive value for our company and customers.

Responsibilities

  • ● Demonstrate strong fundamentals and best-practices while working hands-on with a variety of technologies
  • ● Follow ITIL best practices re: incident management, problem management, change management
  • ● Deliver solutions with the highest possible quality in the most efficient & effective manner
  • ● Crystal clear business and technical communication skills and provide detailed documentation as required
  • ● Embody and champion the Canada Life guiding practices of providing world-class service and support, embrace the "Do the Right Thing",
  • ● Participate in meetings and training events with a willingness to share knowledge and learn from others
  • ● Demonstrate commitment to respectful workplace and workplace diversity initiatives
  • ● Foster the department's culture with a focus on teamwork and stewardship with business units
  • ● Support continual improvements of squad and department methods, tools and techniques
  • ● Off-business hours availability to support project and technical initiatives as required

Requirements

  • ● Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • ● 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise security, infrastructure, or cryptographic services.
  • ● Deep understanding of cryptographic principles, standards, and industry best practices.
  • ● Hands-on experience with: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Certificate Authorities (CA's), Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), Encryption Key Management (including BYOK), Hardware Security Modules (HSM), Secure Key Vault technologies, SSH and PGP key management.
  • ● Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments across Windows, Linux, or AIX.
  • ● Knowledge of networking, cloud platforms, and security architecture principles.
  • ● Experience with SIEM and enterprise logging solutions such as Splunk, CRIBL
  • ● Experience with email phishing services (Proofpoint, O365, KnowBe4, etc).
  • ● Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • ● Experience with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) concepts, standards, and migration strategies.
  • ● Knowledge of NIST cryptographic standards and modern encryption frameworks.
  • ● Experience with cloud-native security services and key management solutions.
  • ● Experience with implementing a CBOM and HSM.
  • ● Scripting and automation expertise using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
  • ● Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence.
  • ● Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Security+, GSEC, or related credentials.

Benefits

  • ● Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to 2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
  • ● Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a 5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
  • ● Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
  • ● Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
  • ● Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more
  • ● Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.