Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect
- Saskatoon, SK
- Contract
- Full-time
- 7+ years of experience as an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect, with broad cloud computing and cloud-based IAM solution backgrounds.
- 3+ years of experience developing IAM roadmap
- 3+ years of experience designing IAM Policies, Standards and Procedures
- 2+ years of experience supporting the implementation of on-prem and cloud-based IAM systems
- 3+ years of experience conducting IAM Security Assessments, Testing and troubleshooting
- Active industry recognized certifications (i.e., CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF) with post certification experience (2+yrs) is required
- Experience with cloud computing and cloud-based IAM solutions
- Experience managing user accounts, profiles, and attributes, including Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Experience validating user identities using passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and biometrics
- Knowledge of authentication protocols and directories such as SAML, LDAP, and Entra ID
- Experience provisioning and managing user access rights based on roles and permissions, including Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Experience in access governance frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and ISO 27001
- Experience managing access for users with elevated privileges securely and effectively
- Experience adapting IAM strategies for cloud environments, including identity federation and cloud-based access management
- Experience implementing monitoring and auditing mechanisms to track access activities and detect anomalies or breaches
- Experience integrating IAM systems with enterprise applications and services to ensure secure access across platforms
- Experience providing training and support to employees on IAM policies and best practices
- Experience utilizing knowledge management principles, resources, and systems.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) in English is required.
- Must be authorized to work in Canada.