Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

Charter Telecom; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian IT Solutions Provider is seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect in Regina. This role demands 7+ years of experience in IAM and a strong background in cloud computing. The ideal candidate must hold active industry certifications and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers an 18-month term with strong potential for extensions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an IAM Architect.
• 3+ years developing IAM roadmap and policies.
• Strong background in cloud-based IAM solutions.
• Active industry recognized certifications required.
• Excellent communication in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IAM roadmaps.
• Conduct IAM security assessments and troubleshooting.
• Manage user accounts and access rights securely.
• Provide training on IAM policies and best practices.

Skills

Cloud computing

IAM policies development

Security assessments

Multi-factor authentication

Communication skills

Education

Industry recognized certifications (CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF)

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

Location: Regina, SK

Charter is currently seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect to join our team starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience as an IAM Architect, with a strong background in cloud computing and cloud-based IAM solution. Previous experience (3+yrs) developing IAM roadmap, policies, standards/procedures, and implementing on-prem and cloud-based IAM systems is required. Experience (3+yrs) conducting IAM Security Assessments, Testing and troubleshooting is also required. Active industry recognized certifications (i.e., CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF) with post certification experience (2+yrs) is required. Location: Regina, SK. Term: 18 months. Strong possibility of extensions.

Our Company:

Charter is an award-winning Canadian IT Solutions and Managed Services Provider founded in 1997 in Victoria, BC, Canada. With offices nationwide, Charter offers innovative IT solutions, managed services, project delivery, and consulting. Our mission is to align people, processes, and technologies to enhance communication, boost performance, and modernize businesses. Using a business architecture methodology and human-centered design, we drive successful digital transformations, unlock new opportunities, and promote growth. We empower our clients to focus on core operations with our comprehensive support.

Let Charter drive your business outcomes Forward, Together.

Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years of experience as an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect, with broad cloud computing and cloud-based IAM solution backgrounds.
• 3+ years of experience developing IAM roadmap
• 3+ years of experience designing IAM Policies, Standards and Procedures
• 2+ years of experience supporting the implementation of on-prem and cloud-based IAM systems
• 3+ years of experience conducting IAM Security Assessments, Testing and troubleshooting
• Active industry recognized certifications (i.e., CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF) with post certification experience (2+yrs) is required
• Experience with cloud computing and cloud-based IAM solutions
• Experience managing user accounts, profiles, and attributes, including Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Experience validating user identities using passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and biometrics
• Knowledge of authentication protocols and directories such as SAML, LDAP, and Entra ID
• Experience provisioning and managing user access rights based on roles and permissions, including Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Experience in access governance frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and ISO 27001
• Experience managing access for users with elevated privileges securely and effectively
• Experience adapting IAM strategies for cloud environments, including identity federation and cloud-based access management
• Experience implementing monitoring and auditing mechanisms to track access activities and detect anomalies or breaches
• Experience integrating IAM systems with enterprise applications and services to ensure secure access across platforms
• Experience providing training and support to employees on IAM policies and best practices

• Experience utilizing knowledge management principles, resources, and systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) in English is required.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.