Solution Architect

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an IAM Architect in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the IAM space, with significant hands-on experience in the Microsoft Entra ID platform. You will design solutions that serve a global initiative supporting over 16 million users. This role comes with the opportunity for extension and potential conversion to a full-time position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IAM space with 3+ years in an Architect Role.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with the Microsoft Entra ID platform.
• Experience with designing and implementing authentication and credential management flows.

Responsibilities

• Work with business and product teams to provide IAM solutions.
• Support design and migration to Microsoft Entra ID.
• Help design a platform for over 16 million users.

Skills

IAM experience

Microsoft Entra ID platform

Authentication and credential management design

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

GCP

Azure

AWS

Java

JavaScript

NodeJS

Job description

Location Address: On site -Scarborough OR Toronto– 4 days/week - at Toronto and the other day is flexible as to which location/which day

Contract Duration: 8 months

Possibility of extension for a total of 12 months or beyond & possibility of conversion to FTE (preferred)

Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Reason: Additional workload

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Global Technology Control Testing – IAM (Identity and Access Management) Architecture – part of Information Security and Controls – design solutions for customer IAM platforms

The Identity Access Management (IAM) Architect will work with business channels and the product team to understand the challenges facing them, provide solutions to these challenges and recommend architecture and design to bring modern capabilities to various IAM platforms

Project

The project aims to support the design and migration of on-premises applications to the Microsoft Entra ID platform. Applications will need to adopt MFA provided by Microsoft Entra ID Platform as part of the migration.

Candidate Value Proposition

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a global initiative and have exposure to international stakeholders (not only specific to the Canadian market) such as LATAM; help design a platform that supports over 16 million users in a major financial institution so is high visibility.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills

• 10+ years in IAM space with 3+ years in an Architect Role.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with the Microsoft Entra ID platform
• Experience with designing and implementing authentication and credential management flows based on channel requirements.

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Knowledge of project finance or previous experience working within the Banking Sector.
• Experience of preparation of presentation decks and presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS) in relation to the deployment of IAM services
• Experience with Java-based programming languages (Java, JavaScript, NodeJS)
• Strong understanding of various MFA technologies along with pro/con of each
• Experience developing and documenting CIAM directives, standards, and policies.
• Experience in scoping, sizing, and prioritizing solutions for a project.

Soft skills

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills to translate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• A demonstrated team player with strong communication skills and a proven track record of successful product development delivery.
• Proven ability to partner with Client to translate business needs into technical PAM/IAM solutions.
• Prove documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, or related field or relevant experience.

Best VS. Average Candidate

The best candidate is someone with the longest experience designing solutions with Microsoft ENTRA.

Candidate Review & Selection

1st – Hiring manager or Architect lead– Online – 45 mins - scenario‑based questions on how they will design and configure. General experience on the platform.

2nd – Peers– Online- 45 mins - probing questions on business requirements, what information will you need to design XYZ

Hiring Manager’s availability to interview: ASAP

NOTE

will review any requests for accommodations put forward by Suppliers