Senior Identity Access Management Specialist

Cynet Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Toronto is seeking a Senior IAM Specialist to design and implement a robust Identity and Access Management strategy. The role requires extensive experience in IAM principles, protocols, and technologies, along with strong documentation and communication skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure security and compliance across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in IAM-focused roles.
• 3+ years experience with IAM protocols and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IAM strategy aligned with business needs.
• Manage identity lifecycle processes and access control policies.

Skills

IAM principles

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Active Directory

Okta

Job description

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in IAM-focused roles within enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of zero trust architecture and secure access best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and frameworks (NIST 800-63, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS).
• Experience conducting IAM-related risk assessments and remediating audit findings.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to produce clear and actionable technical and business content.
• Effective communicator with ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Must-Haves :

• 3+ years experience in IAM principles, protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect), and technologies.
• 3+ years Proven experience with leading IAM platforms such as Azure Active Directory, Okta,
• 3+ years experience designing and implementing RBAC, ABAC, and Just-In-Time (JIT) access model
• The Senior IAM Specialist is expected to play a pivotal role in the successful execution of a robust IAM practice. Their responsibilities and expectations encompass the following :
• Design and implement a robust IAM strategy aligned with client's risk profile, regulatory requirements, and business needs.
• Support the design and evolution of IAM architecture to ensure scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise infrastructure.
• Define and manage identity lifecycle processes (provisioning, de-provisioning, recertification).
• Develop and enforce access control policies and role-based access models (RBAC).
• Manage and integrate IAM solutions (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, Etc.) across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Implement and support multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
• Monitor and audit access-related events; respond to IAM-related incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD) checks, and periodic user entitlement audits.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and external teams / vendors to align IAM practices across systems.
• Develop documentation, including policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Contribute to the broader cyber security program by supporting governance, compliance, and incident response efforts as needed.

Desirable Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certifications such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments is a plus.

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