Senior IAM Architect (SailPoint)

CQ Search Group Ltd.; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Ottawa is hiring a Senior IAM Architect for an 18-month renewable contract. The role involves transitioning from SailPoint to Microsoft Entra ID and providing expertise in identity governance. Candidates should have at least ten years of IAM experience and strong technical skills in networking and documentation. This is a mid-senior level contract position with a compensation range of CA$135.00 to CA$145.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of relevant work experience in IAM.
• Experience designing, building and implementing solutions using SailPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clear business-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transitioning from SailPoint to Microsoft Entra ID.
• Identify deficiencies and streamline migration activities.
• Collaborate to deliver credential retrieval services.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Microsoft Entra ID

Network protocols knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SailPoint IIQ

SailPoint IDN / ISC

Job description

Base pay range

CA$135.00 / hr - CA$145.00 / hr

Our client, the Bank of Canada, has an 18-month remote and renewable contract for a Senior IAM Architect.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Cyber Privilege Management and Identity Administration :

• Assist in the transition from SailPoint IIQ / ISC platform to Microsoft Entra ID, focusing on external identity governance and lifecycle management
• Analyze the current solution environment to identify deficiencies and opportunities for simplification as part of continuous improvement and to streamline migration activities
• Collaborate with application development leads to deliver highly available credential retrieval services for external identities
• Collaborate with the application teams to implement Microsoft Entra ID SCIM provisioning agents and ensure seamless user lifecycle operations
• Assist with the development and documentation of integration patterns for application developers
• Resolve complex cross-functional technical issues in a timely manner
• Perform code reviews for developers and participate in the planning and execution of testing activities
• Other related activities and deliverables as required

Required Qualifications & Skills

• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior technical role within mid- to large-size organizations
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience designing, building, and implementing enterprise solutions using both SailPoint IIQ and SailPoint IDN / ISC
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated knowledge with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), including its provisioning and role-based access capabilities
• Strong demonstrated understanding of IAM governance, provisioning, and compliance requirements
• Strong demonstrated technical knowledge of basic networking and web services protocols such as REST and SOAP, as well as API design for extensibility and portability, and data formats such as XML and JSON
• Demonstrated ability to develop business-ready documentation that is clear, concise, organized, and tailored for non-technical audience
• Strong demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with effective negotiation skills with the ability to make sound decisions when providing advice

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development and Computer and Network Security