Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist

2iResourcing; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to enhance their cybersecurity program. This role involves designing and implementing secure access solutions, focusing on zero trust principles and regulatory compliance. You'll manage identity lifecycle processes, enforce access control policies, and integrate IAM tools like Azure AD and Okta. Collaborating with teams to align IAM practices and supporting broader cybersecurity governance will be key. If you're passionate about security and have extensive IAM experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IAM roles within enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of IAM principles and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an enterprise-wide IAM strategy.
• Manage and integrate IAM tools across cloud and on-prem environments.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

RBAC

ABAC

MFA

SSO

Azure AD

Okta

SAML

OAuth2

OpenID Connect

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certifications: CIAM, CISSP, CISM

Tools

Ping Identity

ForgeRock

SailPoint

CyberArk

Job description

If interested, please share your Resume at [e-mail] / [e-mail] Job Title: Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid; up to 3 days onsite)
Start Date: May 20, 2025
End Date: April 3, 2026
Duration: ~11 months Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to design, implement, and manage secure access solutions across our enterprise environment. This role is a critical part of our cybersecurity program, focusing on zero trust principles, scalability, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement an enterprise-wide IAM strategy.
• Define and manage identity lifecycle processes (provisioning, de-provisioning, recertification).
• Develop and enforce access control policies, including RBAC and ABAC models.
• Implement MFA, SSO, and privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
• Manage and integrate IAM tools (e.g., Azure AD, Okta) across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Conduct access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD) checks, and entitlement audits.
• Monitor access-related events, respond to incidents, and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to align IAM practices.
• Create and maintain documentation (policies, procedures, guidelines).
• Support broader cybersecurity governance, compliance, and incident response.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in IAM roles within enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of IAM principles, protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OpenID Connect), and technologies.
• Proven experience with leading IAM platforms (Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, SailPoint, CyberArk).
• Experience designing/implementing RBAC, ABAC, and Just-In-Time (JIT) access models.
• Familiarity with zero trust architecture.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (NIST 800-63, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS).
• Experience with IAM risk assessments and audit remediation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certifications: CIAM, CISSP, CISM (preferred).
• Public sector or regulated industry experience (preferred).

If interested, please share your Resume at [e-mail] / [e-mail]