Identity and Access Management Implementation Specialist

CANARIE Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian technology organization is seeking an Identity and Access Management Implementation Specialist to assist clients with the onboarding of IAM services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in software development or IT systems implementation. Responsibilities include operational support of IAM services, system security updates, and client support. The position is full-time and located in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a software developer, IT systems implementer or as a support specialist.
• Experience with federated identity management applications or Single Sign On (SSO).
• Implementation experience with multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support of IAM infrastructure and services.
• Assist clients during onboarding of IAM services.
• Perform pro-active system security updates and monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Scripting

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

SAML 2.0 protocols

Windows/Linux server environment

Open-source software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Identity and Access Management Implementation Specialist

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Implementation Specialist will be accountable for assisting clients during onboarding of next generation IAM services, collaborating with the CANARIE team and partners nationally and internationally on initiatives to enhance services and increase adoption.

This is a full-time, term position through February 12, 2027, reporting to CANARIE’s Senior Director, Applications.

• Operational support of IAM infrastructure and services
• Providing frontline client technical support during service onboarding
• Performing pro-active system security updates and service monitoring and analysis
• Execution of production environment change management processes
• Contributing to the development of technical guides on IAM best practices
• Travel may occasionally be required
• Other related duties and responsibilities, as required

The Ideal Candidate

To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE’s core values: service, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, quality, and integrity.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• College diploma or university degree or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training
• Minimum of 5 years as a software developer, IT systems implementer or as a support specialist
• Implementation experience with federated identity management applications or Single Sign On (SSO) solutions such as ADFS (Entra ID), Shibboleth or other
• Implementation experience with multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions
• Experience integrating with LDAP based directory services or Entra ID
• Implementation experience with public key infrastructure (PKI), X.509 certificates, SSL/TLS

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and detailed-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to gain trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to clearly communicate with all levels of the organization
• Working experience in a virtualized Windows/Linux server environment and custom scripting
• Working experience with SAML 2.0 protocols and related solutions
• Working experience of installing and configuring open-source software
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Come Work with Us

We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to [e-mail] , and include the position title in your subject line.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.