Identity and Access Management Architect (IAM Architect)

Finning; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an IAM Architect responsible for designing and implementing identity and access management systems. The role involves collaboration with various teams, ensuring compliance with policies, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IAM technologies and solutions, along with strong documentation skills. This position offers a hybrid work opportunity and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Career advancement and training opportunities

Pension and employee stock purchase plans

Extensive health benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise environments, 3+ years in architecture solutions.
• Experience with IAM, PAM, and IGA solutions.
• Strong documentation and solution delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IAM systems and solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define and update policies.
• Provide technical guidance and manage projects.

Skills

Identity Management Technologies

Web Access Management

Single Sign-On

Multi-Factor Authentication

Privileged Identity Management

Cloud IAM

Education

Professional Certifications

5 years experience in enterprise environment

3 years architecture solutions experience

Tools

EntraID

Active Directory

Sailpoint IdentityIQ

Delinea Secret Server

Job description

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing IAM systems in coordination with the IAM Service Manager. This includes identity governance, account provisioning, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and privileged account management. The architect will collaborate with the other Architecture team, business stakeholders, and the engineering teams to define, evaluate, and update policies, standards, and solutions. They will provide technical guidance, drive continuous improvement, create and maintain the technology roadmap, and interact with industry experts to apply best practices. The role also involves developing complex IAM components, documenting solutions, and training operational teams. Required skills include experience with identity management technologies, directories, web access management, single sign-on, privileged identity management, multi-factor authentication, and cloud IAM. Desired skills include knowledge of regulatory controls and information security certifications.

What we can offer you :

• Great people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunity
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions
• Extensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
• For this position, the expected salary range is between $110,000 and $125,000 annually. This range reflects our commitment to providing competitive compensation that aligns with industry standards and your qualifications.

Please note that the actual salary offer will be based on a candidate's experience, qualifications, and fit for the role. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, and this salary range is designed to support that commitment.

Job Description :

Major Job Functions :

• Initiate and / or participate in technology projects.
• Oversee or consult on business projects.
• Coordinate with the IAM team with roadmap, solution design, implementation, and operational planning activities that align with IAM objectives.
• Collaborate with operations teams for contract management, monitoring, and optimization.
• Evaluate technology industry and market trends determining the impact of technology changes on user experience.
• Manage projects when PMs are not assigned - work within Project governance.
• Lead design sessions with Finning personnel as well as external parties.
• Assist as needed on smaller operational initiatives and provide support during major incidents

Accountabilities :

• Design of service offerings and standard configurations.
• Accountable for alignment of Finning's global end to end design and solution selection related to Identity and Access Management and the long-term objectives of IAM.
• Ensure all relevant Architecture and Infrastructure documentation is up to date and accurate.
• Tier 3.5 escalation support for area of responsibility
• Provide recommendations on technology to meet business and technical objectives.
• Identify deficiencies in current designs and planned changes; recommend solutions for improvement.
• Assist with technology governance activities.

Qualifications :

• Professional certifications or equivalent experience from relevant vendors
• 5 years or more experience working in an enterprise environment
• 3 years or more architecture solutions within an enterprise organization
• Business Analysis experience working directly with the business to understand their requirements
• Broad knowledge of Desktop and mobile operating systems including Windows, MacOS, IOS and Android
• Strong background of producing high quality documentation and solution artefacts.
• Demonstrated experience with designing and successfully delivering solutions, including supporting the production of proposals, SoW's, high-level designs, RFP responses, roadmaps and strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with IAM, PAM and IGA solutions and frameworks leveraging EntraID, Active Directory, Sailpoint IdentityIQ, and Delinea Secret Server
• Understanding of cloud architectures and strategy (public, private, and hybrid).
• Demonstrated architecture and solution implementation success in a global enterprise environment.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and / or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations / adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment / accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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