Senior Cloud Engineer (IAM)

Insight Global; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Vancouver is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM). The role involves designing and managing secure identity solutions within Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to implement effective authentication and authorization systems. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of IAM standards. This includes working within cloud environments, applying best practices, and developing automation strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and/or Security, with hands-on IAM responsibilities.
• Strong experience using JIRA and Confluence in an agile or DevOps oriented environment.
• Experience working in retail or eCommerce environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions using modern identity standards.
• Build and support IAM related cloud infrastructure and integrations primarily in Microsoft Azure.
• Apply strong knowledge of IAM and cloud security best practices.

Skills

Identity and Access Management principles

Microsoft Azure

Cloud Engineering

DevOps

SAML

OAuth2

OpenID Connect

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Azure Automation

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to design, implement, and operate secure, scalable identity solutions across our cloud ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of cloud engineering, security, and DevOps, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and modern IAM standards.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Business teams to ensure that identity, authentication, authorization, and privileged access are implemented in a way that is secure, compliant, and frictionless for the business. This role is critical to supporting a retail and eCommerce driven environment, while also enabling adjacent domains such as supply chain, manufacturing, and shared services.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain IAM solutions using modern identity standards including SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) to support internal and external applications.
• Configure and manage Role Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to ensure least privilege access across cloud resources.
• Implement and manage Conditional Access policies, MFA strategies, and identity protection controls within Azure AD / Entra ID.
• Oversee group and user lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and audit requirements.

Cloud Engineering & Automation

• Build and support IAM related cloud infrastructure and integrations primarily in Microsoft Azure (AWS experience considered a strong asset).
• Develop automation using Azure Automation, Logic Apps, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code principles to reduce manual effort and operational risk.
• Support cloud based Windows, Linux, and SQL environments where identity integrations or access controls are required.
• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to embed identity and security controls into CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.

Security, Compliance & Best Practices

• Apply strong knowledge of IAM and cloud security best practices to protect enterprise systems and data.
• Participate in security reviews, audits, and risk assessments related to identity and access controls.
• Troubleshoot complex identity related incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing long term corrective actions.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security preferred; equivalent industry experience and certifications will be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and/or Security, with hands on IAM responsibilities.
• Strong, demonstrable experience with Microsoft Azure (AWS experience is a plus).
• Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management principles, authentication and authorization models, and security best practices.
• Hands on experience with:
  • SAML, OIDC, OAuth2
  • RBAC and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Conditional Access policies
  • Azure Automation, Logic Apps
  • User and group lifecycle management
• Experience working in retail or eCommerce environments, with additional exposure to manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or corporate shared services considered an asset.
• Strong experience using JIRA and Confluence in an agile or DevOps oriented environment.
• Proven ability to rapidly learn and apply emerging cloud, security, and IAM technologies.

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