Identity and Access Management Specialist

Axelon Services Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Identity and Access Management Specialist to enhance their IAM governance program. In this pivotal role, you will develop and execute controls, maintain IAM policies, and analyze security solutions. Your expertise will support compliance audits and contribute to the overall IT and Cyber GRC framework. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid environment and make a significant impact on security practices. If you have a passion for IT security and IAM, this role could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of IT experience, with 4 years in IAM governance.
• Hands-on experience with IAM/IGA platforms like SailPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute controls for identity and access management.
• Maintain IAM policies and conduct compliance audits.

Skills

Identity and Access Management

IT Security

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Tools

SailPoint

SQL

Python

Job description

Identity and Access Management Specialist

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Job Title: Identity and Access Management Specialist
Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid)
Hours: 8am - 5pm

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute controls related to identity and access management
• Develop metrics to periodically report on the IAM governance program
• Maintain and update IAM related policies, procedures, and standards and adhere to these practices
• Analyze, design, and provide security solution(s)/recommendations on IAM
• Perform security and quality checks on new application onboardings and/or any updates being made to application metadata within the IGA tool
• Perform and support periodic access recertification campaigns
• Perform and/or support access reconciliation of applications as per the defined scope and frequency in the requirements
• Evolve the identity access security function by continuous assessment of risks, threats & vulnerabilities, related to access management
• Support compliance audits conducted by internal/external auditors and regulatory exams
• Support Continuous Monitoring Framework by effectively reporting Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Control Indicators (KCIs) on a periodic basis, and incorporating in the Information Security dashboard (OpCo/SteerCo)
• Report and evidence executed controls in the dedicated tool to ensure L3 compliance as per the control plan
• Support team colleagues by assisting with other ongoing engagements in project mode, as and when needed
• Contribute to the overall GRC framework for IT & Cyber in the region

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 to 10 years of professional IT related work experience
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Identity and Access Management including the areas of controls and governance
• Hands on functional experience with one or more major IAM /IGA platforms (e.g. SailPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects & work streams in parallel
• Understands Controls, Control Gaps, and Action Plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written & verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field preferred
• Knowledge of IAM Security Practices, Regulatory Compliance (SOX, FFIEC and 17A5)
• Knowledge of provisioning, authentication and authorization technologies & standards
• Ability to create and run SQL scripts and knowledge of python would be beneficial
• Relevant certification such as CISSP, CIAM Certified

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology