Senior Identity & Access Management Specialist

Calian Group Ltd.; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calian Group Ltd. is seeking a Senior Identity & Access Management Specialist to lead the lifecycle of its IAM program. The role involves architecting and delivering IAM solutions that secure data and enhance user experiences, requiring strong technical expertise and collaborative skills. Candidates should have extensive experience in both on-premises and cloud environments, alongside a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in enterprise IAM solutions.
• Deep expertise with Active Directory and leading IAM/PAM platforms.
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals and security compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise IAM standards and architecture.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of IAM solutions.
• Develop and enforce access policies and conduct regular audits.

Skills

Analytical Acumen

Effective Communication

Inclusive Collaboration

Strategic Vision

Education

Post-secondary degree in IT, Networking, Cybersecurity

Tools

Active Directory

Okta

Entra ID/Azure AD

SailPoint

CyberArk

Job description

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Senior Identity & Access Management Specialist

For more than 40 years, Calian has been solving the world’s most complex problems by pairing the brightest minds with powerful technology. Calian solutions impact the world; from the satellites in space that connect us to the farms that feed us, from the medical professionals who care for us to the governments, schools and companies that make the world better every day.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Cybersecurity Manager, the Senior IAM Specialist owns the full lifecycle of Calian’s Identity & Access Management program—strategy through hands-on delivery. You’ll architect and run enterprise-grade IAM solutions that protect sensitive data, enable seamless user experiences, and keep us in lock-step with evolving regulatory standards. Your mix of deep technical expertise, big-picture vision, and collaborative mindset will shape how tens of thousands of identities securely interact with Calian’s on-prem and cloud environments every day.

Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture – Define enterprise IAM standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures that balance security, scalability, and business agility.
• Solution Delivery – Lead end-to-end implementation of provisioning, de-provisioning, authentication, authorization, RBAC, PAM, and identity-governance capabilities.
• Program Leadership – Drive IAM workstreams and M&A integrations, ensuring minimal business disruption and consistent security posture.
• Tool Selection & Optimization – Evaluate, recommend, and fine-tune platforms such as Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, and Active Directory to meet evolving demands.
• Policy & Compliance – Develop and enforce least-privilege access policies; conduct regular access reviews, audits, and risk assessments aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, and Zero-Trust principles.
• Monitoring & Incident Response – Produce real-time dashboards, support penetration tests, troubleshoot complex IAM incidents, and participate in 24/7 response rotations as needed.
• Collaboration & Mentorship – Partner with IT, HR, M&A, and Cyber teams to streamline identity lifecycle processes and mentor junior security talent.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in IT, Networking, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise IAM solutions (both on-prem & hybrid cloud).
• Deep expertise with Active Directory plus at least one leading IAM/PAM platform (e.g., Okta, Entra ID/Azure AD, SailPoint, CyberArk).
• Proven track record delivering IAM programs—including incident response—from strategy through steady-state operations.
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals and security compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS, etc.).
• Security or vendor certifications (CISSP, CCSP, Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk) considered strong assets.

Additional Requirements & Key Competencies

• Analytical Acumen – You navigate complexity, identify root causes, and propose pragmatic solutions.
• Effective Communication – You translate technical risk into plain language for executives, peers, and partners.
• Inclusive Collaboration – You cultivate trust, welcome diverse viewpoints, and drive consensus across functions.
• Executive Presence – Comfortable briefing senior leadership with data-driven insights and decisive recommendations.
• Strategic Vision – You view IAM as a business enabler, aligning long-term security roadmaps with near-term priorities.
• Ability to obtain Canadian federal security clearance (or equivalent) is an asset.

Calian delivers mission-critical solutions when failure is not an option. Apply now and help us build a safer, smarter tomorrow!

Job Title: Senior Identity & Access Management Specialist

Requisition Number: 1880

Date: May 29, 2025

Remote: Yes

Business Unit: Corporate

Department: Information Systems & Information Technology