Data Access Engineering Specialist

Randstad Digital; London, Toronto, Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Randstad Digital in Canada seeks a Data Access Engineering Specialist to design, build, test, deploy, and sustain core data access products and governance frameworks within the IAM organization.

You will lead integration across on‑premise and cloud sources, connect with catalogs and security tools, and partner with technology leaders to modernize data governance while upholding strict access controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Informatics or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in Data Access Governance.
• Minimum 3 years implementing Data Access Governance programs.
• Proven expertise in RBAC/ABAC/PBAC models and data access control solutions.
• Knowledge of Cloud Data Governance and Catalog tools, SSO, PAM, SIEM, DLP.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on design, construction, testing, deployment and support for Data Access Management products.
• Design, implement and maintain RBAC, ABAC and PBAC access control frameworks.
• Integrate data access solutions across on‑prem and cloud sources (mainframes, databases, SaaS, cloud).
• Connect access controls with Data Catalogs, SSO, PAM, SIEM, DLP and ticketing tools.
• Manage end-to-end Data Access Management lifecycle: discovery, classification, certification, remediation, analytics, reporting.
• Support governance capabilities: metadata management, data quality, compliance with data protection laws.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and report progress to executives.

Skills

RBAC

ABAC

PBAC

Data governance

Data access governance

Problem solving

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics

Tools

CDGC

CDMP

CDI

SSO

PAM

SIEM

DLP

Job description

We are seeking a Data Access Engineering Specialist to join our enterprise client's Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization. In this hands-on role, you will partner directly with technology leaders and the Director of Data Access Management to design, build, test, deploy, and sustain core data access products and governance frameworks. You will play a pivotal role in modernizing enterprise data governance, strengthening data security, and standardizing access controls across complex, multi-platform environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Implementation & Ownership: Lead hands-on design, construction, testing, deployment, and operational support for enterprise Data Access Management products and services.
• Access Control Frameworks: Design, implement, and maintain Role-Based (RBAC), Attribute-Based (ABAC), and Policy-Based (PBAC) access control frameworks tailored to data sensitivity and classification.
• System & Tool Integration: Integrate data access solutions across diverse data sources, including on-premise systems (Mainframes, databases, file shares), SaaS platforms (Salesforce, ServiceNow), and Cloud hyper-scalers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ecosystem Connectivity: Connect access control systems with Data Catalogs, Data Lakes, Single Sign-On (Active Directory), Privileged Access Management (PAM), SIEM, DLP, and ticketing tools.
• Lifecycle Management: Execute the end-to-end Data Access Management Lifecycle, including data discovery, classification, access certification, remediation, analytics, and reporting.
• Governance & Compliance: Support data governance capabilities such as metadata management, data quality standards, access remediation, and compliance with data protection laws.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional technology teams, lead integration testing, analyze access issue patterns, and deliver progress updates to executive stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Core Governance Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Data Access Governance.
• Implementation Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on implementation experience delivering Data Access Governance programs.
• Technical Expertise: Proven track record in data management with strong expertise in RBAC, ABAC, PBAC models, and data access control solutions.
• Tooling Knowledge: Working knowledge of Cloud Data Governance & Catalog tools (such as CDGC, CDMP, CDI), SSO, PAM, SIEM, and DLP solutions.
• Industry Experience: Direct experience within the financial services industry is a strong plus.
• Regulatory Awareness: Solid understanding of data protection, privacy laws, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to strict deadline

Compensation & Logistics

Salary Range: $110K - $120K + 8% Annual Bonus

Location: Hybrid - 3 days/week in-office (London, ON preferred; Toronto, ON or Winnipeg, MB options available).