Cybersecurity - Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) - Senior Consultant

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IGA Consultant, where your expertise in Identity Governance and Administration will drive innovative solutions for clients. In this role, you will lead critical projects, ensuring compliance and implementing robust IAM strategies across cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop effective solutions, and contribute to a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity landscape.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible vacation policy

Paid personal days

Coaching and feedback opportunities

Career development programs

Support for physical and financial well-being

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with IGA platforms and end-to-end implementation.
• Hands-on knowledge of IAM solution phases: Assessment to Support.
• Understanding of industry best practices for access administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead IGA assessment, architecture, and solution design.
• Manage technical delivery of IGA projects and services.
• Develop effective architecture solutions for business growth.

Skills

IGA Implementation

SailPoint

Saviynt

Microsoft Entra ID Governance

Lifecycle Management

Access Request

Automated Provisioning

Password Management

RBAC

Risk Model

Cloud Environment (AWS, Azure)

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Security Certification (CISSP/CISA/CISM)

Tools

JAVA

Webservices

SQL

LDAP

Active Directory

Job description

As an IGA consultant you will be responsible for leading the IGA Advise and Implementation projects and assisting the client on assessment, technical design and implementation of Identity and Access Management solution.

The ideal person must be experienced in driving IAM strategy, technology changes, and delivering projects, in cloud and on-premises environments. Must be familiar with risk framework, compliance and auditing controls required to implement identity and access management solutions on cloud based and on-premises resources. The IGA consultant should have experience with integrating solution on different IAM platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt and Microsoft Entra ID Governance

Your key responsibilities :

• IGA assessment, architecture, solution design and development
• Subject-matter expertise across all IGA topics as it relates to both cloud and on-premises enterprise technology, and the relationship between the architectures
• Participate in IGA enterprise governance processes and drive IAM standards adoption
• Develop effective architecture solutions that not only satisfy immediate project requirements but also deliver a coherent, reusable, reliable and phased architecture to help the business grow and change while aligning to strategic vision
• Create, maintain and align the Information Security policies and standards with industry best practices and business needs in the adoption of cloud services and technologies
• Manage the successful technical delivery of IGA projects and services for our customers by working directly with key business stakeholders, executives and project teams
• Review and management of technical IGA roadmaps
• Deliver technical security configuration architecture expertise in implementing IGA solutions
• Develop IGA solutions and recommendations for issues caused by processes, emerging threats and technology changes
• Implement customized use cases and solution
• IGA policy set up, audit compliance and implementing governance framework
• Providing technical expertise to complex relevant problems
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for clients on IGA best practices and tools
• Monitor and analyze identity governance metrics to identify areas for improvement
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in identity governance space
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of IGA solutions with existing systems
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and presentations

Skills and attributes for success :

• Must have at least 3-5 years of Build and Implementation experience with IGA platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt and Microsoft Entra ID Governance, etc.
• Must have performed end-to-end IGA implementation projects
• Must have experience in prioritizing application on-boarding needs, requirements gathering for compliance and provisioning
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with configuring Lifecycle management, Application On-Boarding, Access Request, Automated Provisioning, Password Management and RBAC, Risk Model
• Must have an understanding of industry best practices for access administration (Provisioning, de-provisioning), access enforcement (authentication protocols) and access governance (certification, logging, monitoring etc.)
• Experience in carrying out integration with authoritative sources (, Workday, Banner, SuccessFactors, Fieldglass, etc.) as an identity source with provisioning into target systems (, LDAP and Active Directory)
• Experience is setting up SoD and Recertification process
• Knowledge of development (JAVA, Webservices, SQL etc.)
• Working experience on cloud environment like AWS, Azure
• Knowledge on industry standards (NIST, DIACCC)
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills

To qualify for the role you must have :

• Should have hands-on working knowledge of all phases (Assessment, Design, Configure, Build, Test, Deploy, Support) ofIAM solution implementation.
• Proven experience with optimizing the capabilities of an existing IGA solution

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Canadian Federal Security clearance is a plus
• Security Certification CISSP / CISA / CISM or TOGAF / SABSA is a plus

What we look for

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offeracompetitivecompensationpackage where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer :

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.