MERYEM BENGHANEM
Montréal
Summary
Experienced leader in cybersecurity with a strong background in IT and security, boasting 16 years of field experience. Held positions including Manager, Team Lead, and Cybersecurity Expert. Worked at TD Bank, National Bank of Canada, and Hydro-Québec. Advanced knowledge of information technologies and operational technologies. Known for professionalism, leadership abilities, strong analytical skills, and dynamic approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
IAM and PAM Manager
Intact Insurances
01.2023 - Current
- Directed multi-location teams specializing in IAM and PAM throughout Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto.
- Supervised implementation of authentication and authorization protocols with tools like AD, Azure AD, Okta, ISAM.
- Coordinated team capacity and prioritized tasks to enhance clarity.
- Formed robust alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implemented security policies and procedures for authentication and authorization to continuously strengthen company security.
- Ensured precise and timely resolution of audit elements, test findings, and security gaps.
- Created and shared a strategic plan for managing identities and access within the domain.
- Enabled effective budget management processes.
- Led successful transformation efforts by questioning existing conditions.
- Oversaw vendor relationships.
Cybersecurity Manager
Hydro-Québec
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed integration of information security measures across all partner operations.
- Standardized application of cybersecurity policies within multiple internal teams.
- Facilitated completion of cybersecurity activities for internal collaborators.
- Provided guidance to partners on handling ICT security threats within their sector.
- Clarified and shared functional rules, directions, and initiatives of the enterprise's cybersecurity division with internal associates.
- Established measures to meet cybersecurity needs in solutions.
- Integrated security measures effectively into diverse technology platforms.
- Established comprehensive cybersecurity bastions within technological frameworks.
- Evaluated potential threats in cybersecurity.
- Established security deliverables for projects in alignment with management needs.
- Developed guidelines for cyber risk management throughout project lifecycles.
- Engaged in cybersecurity teams to advance and refine IT improvements.
Team Leader
Hydro
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Facilitated a smooth onboarding process for 14 cybersecurity resources into the organization's Cybersecurity unit.
- Assumed leadership role in absence of direct manager.
- Coordinated security and project setup successfully.
- Enhanced awareness of cybersecurity measures among stakeholders via strategic material creation.
- Ensured consistency in the application of cybersecurity frameworks during enterprise-wide workshops.
- Facilitated development and implementation of security deliverables using agile methodologies.
- Provided mentorship for understanding and applying cybersecurity measures.
- Building collaborative relationships with various stakeholders on projects.
- Partnered with CSSE to develop strategies for testing project security.
- Ensured resources have correct billing codes in place.
- Aligned with various units to implement standardized cybersecurity protocols across multiple project domains including enterprise, electrical, technology and telecommunications.
- Supported strategic planning for document handling amid company reorganization.
- Served on the heritage moratorium management committee as a security expert in safety tools within the designated area.
Cybersecurity Advisor
Hydro
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Facilitated implementation of cybersecurity strategies and ensured compliance with NERC regulations on ICT initiatives.
- Generate and assess ICT security documentation.
- Implemented regulations and processes to maintain company standards.
- Recognized anomalies and proposed adjustments to ensure consistent security.
- Evaluated project-related system vulnerabilities.
- Documented every instance of non-compliance to both managerial staff and the enterprise's risk database.
- Assessed bids to ensure offered services met security standards.
- Delivered cybersecurity consulting services in compliance with standard protocols for agile project implementations.
- Contributed to the execution of key projects enhancing company efficiency and profitability.
IAM EXPERT
National Bank of Canada
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Facilitated the transition from project mode to operational mode for various identity management modules.
- Directed IAM Enhancement Project evaluation and transition.
- Provided expertise in Security and Identity Management for IAM team's integration initiatives.
- Ensured compliance and security for Oracle Identity Manager.
- Led collaboration on external audits, presenting IAM systems.
- Made relevant recommendations, identified gaps, and proposed solutions to optimize system efficiency.
- Provided strategic guidance for mastering identity management solutions.
- Evaluated change requests within systems, assessing impacts on existing applications, and suggesting appropriate modifications.
- Managed daily operations related to identity management.
- Engaged with various departments to maintain accurate data.
- Ensured ongoing activity supervision aligned with organizational norms.
- Acted as a consultant for identity management within projects.
- Identified, communicated, managed potential risks.
- Delivered impactful technology projects and updates to enhance operational efficiency.
IAM Consultant
Desjardins
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted regular reviews of access rights ensuring least privilege principles were adhered to mitigate insider threat risks.
- Performed ongoing maintenance activities such as patching, upgrading software components, integrating new features within existing implementations of IAM solutions.
IAM Analyst
TD Bank
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Implemented predictive analytics techniques that enabled proactive adjustments to business strategies based on emerging trends.
IAM Consultant
OSI
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Conducted regular reviews of access rights ensuring least privilege principles were adhered to mitigate insider threat risks.
Education
Bachelor Degree In Science -
ISTA
RabatSkills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
Languages
French
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary
English
Full Professional
Timeline
IAM and PAM Manager
Intact Insurances
01.2023 - Current
Cybersecurity Manager
Hydro-Québec
08.2021 - 01.2023
Team Leader
Hydro
05.2020 - 08.2021
Cybersecurity Advisor
Hydro
01.2019 - 08.2021
IAM EXPERT
National Bank of Canada
01.2016 - 01.2019
IAM Consultant
Desjardins
03.2015 - 12.2015
IAM Analyst
TD Bank
04.2012 - 03.2015
IAM Consultant
OSI
04.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor Degree In Science -
ISTA
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