Engineer, Global Identity and Access Management

Colliers International; Canada; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Benefits package

Collaborative culture

DEI program

Global network

Job summary

Colliers IAM team in Canada is seeking an IAM Engineer to design, implement, and support Saviynt-based identity governance across our global enterprise. You will lead lifecycle management, access requests, and policy enforcement while partnering with Security, HR, IT Ops, and application owners.

The role emphasizes hands-on Saviynt work, cloud integrations (AD, Entra ID, GCP, HR systems), and experience with RBAC, SOX, and GDPR. A dynamic, global environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field.
• 5–7 years IAM experience with at least 3 years Saviynt IGA implementation.
• Saviynt Certified IGA Professional certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of identity lifecycle, RBAC, access governance, onboarding, certifications, and SOX/GDPR.
• Experience integrating Saviynt with AD, GCP, Entra ID, HR systems; familiar with Delinea PAM.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud.
• Proficiency with REST APIs, SAML, OIDC; scripting PowerShell and Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead Saviynt IGA design, configuration, and deployment for identity lifecycle, onboarding, access requests, certifications, and policy enforcement.
• Drive IAM automation and compliance with joiner/mover/leaver workflows, access reviews, SoD policies, and automated provisioning.
• Support and optimize IAM operations, troubleshoot provisioning and access issues, provide L2/L3 support, and coordinate with vendors.
• Collaborate with Security, HR, IT Operations, and Application Owners to align IAM with requirements, standards, and compliance.
• Enhance the IAM ecosystem by documenting designs/runbooks and integrating apps/directories/cloud platforms.

Skills

IAM governance

Saviynt IGA

RBAC

SOX compliance

GDPR compliance

Cloud technologies

Active Directory

Entra ID

PowerShell scripting

Java scripting

REST APIs

SAML/OIDC

Vendor coordination

Education

CS/IT/Cybersecurity degree

Tools

Saviynt

Delinea PAM

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers. Why Colliers? As one of Canada's leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it - we've been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, Remote

About the role:

As an IAM Engineer within our Global Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and supporting scalable identity governance solutions that strengthen security, compliance, and operational efficiency across our global enterprise. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in Saviynt and identity governance to help protect and enable our business as we continue to lead our industry into the future.

• Lead Identity Governance Solutions: Design, configure, and deploy Saviynt IGA capabilities that support identity lifecycle management, application onboarding, access requests, certifications, and policy enforcement across the organization.
• Drive IAM Automation and Compliance: Develop and maintain joiner-mover-leaver workflows, access review campaigns, segregation of duties (SoD) policies, and automated provisioning processes to improve governance and reduce risk.
• Support and Optimize IAM Operations: Troubleshoot provisioning, entitlement, and access-related issues, provide L2/L3 support, and partner with vendors to resolve complex IAM challenges.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with Security, HR, IT Operations, and Application Owners to align IAM solutions with business requirements, security standards, and compliance obligations.
• Enhance the IAM Ecosystem: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, document technical designs and operational runbooks, and support the integration of applications, directories, and cloud platforms into the IAM framework.

What you bring:

• Degree and/or diploma in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with at least 3 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration solutions.
• Professional Certifications: Saviynt Certified IGA Professional certification is preferred.
• Proven experience in Identity Governance: Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), access governance, application onboarding, certification campaigns, and compliance frameworks such as SOX and GDPR.
• Strong proficiency in IAM and Cloud Technologies: Experience integrating Saviynt with Active Directory, GCP, Entra ID, HR systems, and cloud applications, along with familiarity with PAM solutions such as Delinea.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud is highly valued.
• Technical and Communication Expertise: Proficiency with REST APIs, SAML, OIDC, connector frameworks, and scripting technologies such as PowerShell and Java, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a global, cross-functional environment.

Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:

Area/Location Specific: Canada

Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $105,000 to $130,000. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all national locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Colliers does not use AI-enabled tools to sort or decline applications. All decisions are made by our talent acquisition team.

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What we offer:

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well‑being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
• Global network: Join a global team of 28,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.