Bilingual Technical Design Lead, Identity & Access Management

Maplesoft Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Vacation and paid time off

Professional development and training

Job summary

Maplesoft Group seeks a Bilingual Technical Design Lead for Identity & Access Management in Ottawa. This permanent, full-time role leads IAM design, development, and governance across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.

The Lead Analyst will mentor Senior IT Security Analysts, drive identity lifecycle management, RBAC/ABAC, and policy enforcement, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Fluency in English and French is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years in Identity & Access Management, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years designing, developing, and implementing enterprise tech solutions.
• Strong IAM concepts: lifecycle, RBAC/ABAC, access certification, policy enforcement.
• Experience with SSO, MFA, PAM, enterprise access management solutions.
• Hands-on with SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, SCIM protocols.
• Experience in cloud and hybrid IAM integrations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; bilingual English/French.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise IAM solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor Senior IT Security Analysts.
• Manage identity lifecycle, access governance, RBAC/ABAC, and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver IAM projects and enhancements.
• Design integrations with cloud, hybrid, and on-prem systems.
• Ensure security standards, frameworks, and architectural best practices.
• Conduct impact assessments and evaluate platform upgrades.
• Oversee troubleshooting, incident resolution, and performance improvements.
• Support project planning, risk management, testing, and deployments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and standards.

Skills

IAM concepts

RBAC/ABAC

SAML/OIDC/OAuth

Scripting: Java/Python/PowerShell

Leadership

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Saviynt

SailPoint

CyberArk

Okta

Ping Identity

Job description

Bilingual Technical Design Lead, Identity & Access Management

Other Area(s) Permanent Sep 25, 2026

Job ID: 14426

Job Title: Bilingual Technical Design Lead, Identity & Access Management

Contract Length: Permanent / Full-Time

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Federal Government Clearance Level Required: None

Vacancy Type: New Position

About Us

We are seeking an experienced Lead Analyst, IT Security to join a dynamic Information Technology team. This leadership role is responsible for the design, implementation, enhancement, and ongoing management of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions supporting mission-critical systems and services.

Position Summary

The Lead Analyst, IT Security will serve as the technical lead for the IAM program, overseeing the design, development, integration, and support of enterprise identity solutions. The successful candidate will lead a team of Senior Analysts, collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, and drive IAM initiatives that enhance security, access governance, identity lifecycle management, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise IAM solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Senior IT Security Analysts.
• Manage identity lifecycle management processes, access governance, role-based access controls, and policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and technical teams to deliver IAM projects and enhancements.
• Design and implement integrations with cloud, hybrid, and on-premises systems.
• Ensure adherence to security standards, development frameworks, and architectural best practices.
• Conduct impact assessments and evaluate new platform functionality and upgrades.
• Oversee troubleshooting, incident resolution, and system performance improvements.
• Support project planning, risk management, testing, deployment, and production migrations.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and standards.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), cybersecurity, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts including identity lifecycle management, RBAC, ABAC, access certification, and policy enforcement.
• Experience with SSO, MFA, PAM, and enterprise access management solutions.
• Hands-on experience with IAM protocols including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, and SCIM.
• Experience integrating IAM solutions within cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong scripting and programming experience with technologies such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, and/or PowerShell.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring IT professionals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingual in English and French (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Saviynt or other enterprise IAM platforms.
• Experience with SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, Ping Identity, or similar platforms.
• Experience with APIs, middleware, automation, and enterprise integrations.
• SQL and Oracle database experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale mission-critical environments.
• Experience within higher education environments.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIAM, Saviynt, CyberArk, SailPoint, or Microsoft Security certifications.

Compensation

Salary Range: $107,500 - $134,300

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Pension plan.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to lead strategic enterprise security initiatives.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.

Application Submission Details

Submission Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026 - 12:00pm EST

Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.