Senior Identity Management Specialist

Systematix group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 187,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Systematix seeks a Senior Identity Management Specialist to join a public sector engagement in Ottawa. The role centers on configuring and supporting identity and access solutions with Microsoft Entra ID, enforcing Conditional Access, MFA, and governance across hybrid AD and cloud environments.

Candidates should have 7+ years in IAM/IT, hold SC-300 or equivalent, and bring deep experience with Graph API, PowerShell, OAuth 2.0, and enterprise integrations.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline.
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) or equivalent IAM certification.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in identity and access management, software or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Configure, implement, and support identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID in enterprise environments.
• Implement and maintain Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, and Identity Governance capabilities.
• Integrate applications and services using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, Kerberos, and Active Directory authentication services.
• Develop automation using Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell; support hybrid identity integrations.
• Support Silverfort integration and operation and related security controls.

Skills

Identity management

Microsoft Entra ID

MFA

PIM

OAuth 2.0

PowerShell

Graph API

Hybrid AD

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Microsoft Graph API

PowerShell scripting

Job description

We are Systematix and we are currently seeking aSenior Identity Management Specialistfor an opportunity with a public sector client. The ideal candidate must hold an active Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance. This is a 14-month contract, expected to start in October 2026.

About the Responsibilities

• Configure, implement, and support identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID in enterprise environments.
• Implement and maintain Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Identity Governance capabilities
• Integrate enterprise applications and services using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, Kerberos, and Active Directory authentication services.
• Implement and support Active Directory and Entra ID hybrid identity integrations, including troubleshooting authentication and access issues.
• Develop and maintain automation and integrations using Microsoft Graph API, PowerShell, and related scripting technologies.
• Support Silverfort integration and operation, including authentication policy implementation and Active Directory security controls.
• Related activities and deliverables, as required.

About the Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, information technology, or a related discipline.
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), or equivalent IAM certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or comparable industry certification.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience during the last ten 10 years in identity and access management, software engineering, systems engineering, or a combination thereof.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience during the last ten 10 years implementing Microsoft Entra ID solutions in enterprise environments.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience during the last ten (10) years implementing Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, or Identity Governance capabilities.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience during the last ten (10) years integrating enterprise applications using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, Kerberos, or Active Directory authentication services.
• Experience troubleshooting complex authentication and authorization issues in hybrid Active Directory and cloud identity environments.
• Experience implementing, administering, and supporting Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity environments integrated with Active Directory.
• Experience implementing identity and access management solutions, including Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Identity Governance.
• Experience integrating applications and authentication services using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, Kerberos, and Active Directory integrated authentication.
• Experience developing identity automation solutions using Microsoft Graph API and PowerShell, and troubleshooting complex authentication, access control, and identity integration issues.
• Experience administering enterprise identity security solutions, including Silverfort, certificate lifecycle management platforms, machine identities, service accounts, certificate-based authentication, within large public-sector or highly regulated enterprise environments.

Candidates must outline in detail how they meet the above requirements.

Pay Disclosure

The average hourly pay range for this field is as follows:

• Junior:0–5 years of experience – $40-75/hr
• Intermediate:6–9 years of experience – $60-100/hr
• Senior:10+ years of experience – $90-150/hr

Compensation is commensurate with these standards; exceptions may apply based on experience, skills, and market conditions.

AI Disclosure

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process. No automated tools make hiring decisions.

At Systematix, our core values—excellence, collaboration, respect, and knowledge as a pursuit—underpin our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. We encourage everyone to be their authentic selves, and we are committed to ensuring that our employment decisions are entirely based on job requirements and individual qualifications. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, and religious beliefs. If our values and the position advertised resonate with you, we encourage you to apply.