IAM Consultant, Authentication Services

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 126,000 - 146,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global Technical Talent is seeking a Senior Consultant, Authentication Services in Toronto, ON. This contract role focuses on IAM, risk-based authentication, and zero-trust initiatives within a large financial services context.

The candidate will interface with business units, lead security assessments, and guide strategic implementation of MFA and access controls. The role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders, delivery excellence, and hybrid work arrangements (1–2 days on-site).

Qualifications

• 7–10 years IAM experience as an Information Security Consultant or similar role
• Knowledge of leading market tools (Microsoft, CyberArk, ForgeRock) and their MFA solutions
• Knowledge of OAuth, SAML, OpenID, FIDO, SSO and web protocols XML, SOAP, JSON, REST
• Working experience on cloud environment like Azure
• Hands-on working knowledge of ITIL Service Lifecycle
• Experience with implementation and adoption of Adaptive MFA capabilities and definition of access policies
• Leadership & Communication — ability to collaborate with senior leaders across the company and make informed recommendations to enhance information system security
• Strong presentation skills; candidates will be presenting to key stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Act as interface with business to assess high-profile security projects and present practical recommendations
• Collaborate with senior management to prepare management reporting of security engagements
• Direct review, testing and implementation of security products and control techniques
• Provide technical leadership, interpreting complex information and evaluating proposed security systems
• Develop methods and guidance for supporting clients, management, security operations and network operations
• Promote adoption of Zero Trust concepts and risk-based access policies

Skills

IAM experience

MFA solutions

OAuth/SAML/OpenID

Azure

ITIL Service Lifecycle

Leadership & communication

Presentation skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

CISSP / CCSP / CIAM designation

Tools

Microsoft

CyberArk

ForgeRock

Azure

Job description

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — Tuesdays and one Friday per month on-site

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Pay Rate: C$65.00–C$75.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Shift / Schedule: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

IAM Consultant, Authentication Services

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — Tuesdays and one Friday per month on-site

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Pay Rate: C$65.00–C$75.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Shift / Schedule: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Job Summary

The Senior Consultant, Authentication Services is responsible for acting as an interface with the business to assess high-profile projects for security risks, identifying potential exposures and presenting recommendations that are practical and achievable. The role collaborates with and advises senior management, utilizing a solid understanding of business dynamics to prepare management reporting of all security engagements. The Senior Consultant, Authentication Services focuses on the optimization of resources, directing the review, testing and implementation of security products and control techniques to support the development of departmental plans. In addition, the role provides technical leadership, interpreting complex information and leading the evaluation of proposed security systems. The role devises new methods using strong analytic and inductive thinking, offering guidance on the provision of technical support to clients, management, security operations and network operations.

As a member of the Identity and Access Services Management group within Information Security, you will interface with various partners and Lines of Business, equally focused on delivery excellence and continuous improvement in all disciplines and processes as they relate to Identity and Access Management, specifically Risk Based Authentication. You will play a key role in ensuring projects meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee and stakeholder adoption and usage. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1–2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficient in Security Solutions — Knowledge of leading market tools (Microsoft, CyberArk, ForgeRock) and their MFA solutions. Experience in Adaptive MFA and Passwordless solutions an asset. Knowledge of OAuth, SAML, OpenID, FIDO, SSO and web protocols XML, SOAP, JSON, REST. Working experience on cloud environment like Azure. Should have hands-on working knowledge of ITIL Service Lifecycle.
• Project Management and Delivery — Lead and deliver on Modern Authentication Initiatives. Liaise with the business teams on implementation and adoption of controls, Adaptive MFA capabilities and definition of access policies in line with overall Program.
• Zero Trust Champion — Lead the improvement of multi-factor authentication processes, controls and communications across stakeholder groups. Where required, consult with Technology and Lines of Business.
• Strategic Plans and Standards — Contribute to the definition of our zero trust roadmap and policy development including promoting adoption of the Risk Based Authentication platform across the enterprise and enhancement of technical service capabilities. Stay abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities, and individual learning.
• Leadership & Communication — Collaborate with senior leaders across the company and make informed recommendations to enhance information system security. Weigh business needs against security concerns and provide risk-based recommendations to improve information systems security, which are practical and achievable, thereby allowing the Lines of Business to make informed risk decisions.
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

Required Skills

• At least 7–10 years of IAM experience as an Information Security Consultant or a similar role
• Knowledge of leading market tools (Microsoft, CyberArk, ForgeRock) and their MFA solutions
• Knowledge of OAuth, SAML, OpenID, FIDO, SSO and web protocols XML, SOAP, JSON, REST
• Working experience on cloud environment like Azure
• Hands-on working knowledge of ITIL Service Lifecycle
• Experience with implementation and adoption of Adaptive MFA capabilities and definition of access policies
• Leadership & Communication — ability to collaborate with senior leaders across the company and make informed recommendations to enhance information system security
• Strong presentation skills; candidates will be presenting to key stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Banking experience or specific experience at a top-5 Canadian financial institution
• Experience in Adaptive MFA and Passwordless solutions

Education Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• Required certification: CISSP, CCSP, CIAM, or CCSP designation

Required Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience as an Information Security Consultant or in a similar IAM role

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• The assignment may begin while employment verification and professional credential checks are in progress; all checks must be completed within 30 days of the start date.
• Interview Process: 1 round, 45-minute in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and a colleague.

About the Client

This client is a large, full-service multinational financial services and banking institution offering a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, and capital markets products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients across its home market and internationally, including significant commercial and investment banking presence in the United States and other global markets. With a broader security organization of roughly 700 employees — and an Identity Management team of approximately 150 members — the organization employs information security consultants, IAM specialists, identity engineers, senior business analysts, and enterprise programs analysts who collaborate cross-functionally across major lines of business. The institution is known for competitive compensation, a well-developed training and onboarding framework, structured recognition programs, and meaningful commitments to inclusion and diversity, making it a strong choice for professionals seeking stability and career growth in a major financial institution.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14467

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