IAM Advisor

Raise - find a more meaningful working experience; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group seeks an IAM Advisor to support daily identity governance and access management for a major Canadian client in Vancouver. The role centers on ServiceNow workflow approvals, Entra ID SME duties, and robust IAM strategy across zero-trust and regulatory compliance initiatives.

You will partner with IT, cyber security, and project teams to manage identity lifecycles, RBAC, and PAM, while aligning controls with NERC CIP and BC FIPPA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in IT with 5+ years in Cyber Security / IAM.
• Hands-on with IAM platforms (SailPoint, Saviynt, Entra ID Governance).
• Experience with governance frameworks and security design.

Responsibilities

• Review IAM ServiceNow approvals with focus on least privilege.
• Act as SME for Entra ID and hybrid AD identity workflows.
• Support Joiner/Mover/Leaver and access recertifications.
• Lead IGA strategy, vendor evaluation, and platform selection.
• Develop enterprise IAM standards and operating models.
• Collaborate with CIP SMEs during security events and audits.

Skills

IAM expertise

Cyber security

IGA

Zero Trust

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM

Tools

SailPoint

Saviynt

Entra ID Governance

Active Directory

Job description

IAM Advisor

• Pay Rate: $86.93/hour, depending on experience


• Contract: Start Date 2026-11-16 End Date 2027-11-16 (1Year)


• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring an IAM Advisor on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The IAM Advisor in this role will support daily operational approvals for IAM-related ServiceNow tickets, act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Entra ID and Active Directory project work, and contribute strategically to the organization's broader IAM / IGA Modernization initiatives.

In this role, you will combine deep technical expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) with enterprise security consulting to design, govern, and operationalize robust identity management frameworks. You will work closely with cross-functional IT, cyber security, and project delivery teams to ensure identity lifecycle management, zero-trust architectures, and critical compliance standards (including NERC CIP and BC FIPPA) are rigorously maintained across critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Operations & ServiceNow Workflows


• Review, evaluate, and action approvals for IAM-related ServiceNow tickets with a focus on least privilege and security compliance.


• Serve as the operational SME for Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid Active Directory identity workflows.


• Support identity lifecycle processes (Joiner, Mover, Leaver), access requests, role assignment, and access recertifications.


• IAM Modernization & Strategy


• Lead and support IGA strategy, vendor evaluations, requirements gathering, and platform selection (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Entra ID Governance).


• Architect, update, and implement enterprise IAM standards, governance frameworks, policies, and operating models.


• Assist business and IT groups in defining and delivering IAM requirements, security designs, testing, and operational handoffs.


• Cyber Security & Governance


• Identify cyber security risks across identity infrastructure through vulnerability assessments and log monitoring.


• Recommend remediation solutions and validate baseline security configurations for operating systems, directory services, and cloud identity platforms.


• Align identity controls with Zero Trust architecture and identity-centric security principles.


• Support regulatory, audit, and compliance initiatives—including NERC CIP standards and BC FIPPA privacy requirements—by collecting audit documentation and maintaining policy sustainment.


• Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting


• Translate complex business requirements into scalable IAM capabilities and operational procedures.


• Collaborate with CIP policy SMEs, incident response leads, emergency management, and third-party service providers during security events, audits, or system modernizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years specifically focused on Cyber Security / Enterprise IAM.


• 7+ years of enterprise IAM experience with a strong focus on Identity Governance and Administration (IGA).


• Hands-on experience or evaluation experience with platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, or Microsoft Entra ID Governance.


• Technical & Domain Expertise


• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, hybrid identity architectures, and cloud identity integration patterns.


• Proven track record managing identity lifecycles, access certification, segregation of duties (SoD), role-based access control (RBAC), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).


• Strong familiarity with PKI, strong authentication/MFA, log management, SIEM integrations, encryption, and network architecture.


• Experience supporting governance under frameworks such as NERC CIP, ISO 27001/2, NIST, COBIT, and BC FIPPA.


• Education and Certifications


• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Certifications (Asset):


• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)


• CRISC (Certified in Risk Information Systems Control)


• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)


• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)


• GCIH or GPEN

Additional Information

• Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.


• Every contractor must supply their own "Smart Phone".This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/