Senior Identity & Access Management Specialist (1880)
Senior Identity & Access Management Specialist (1880)
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Job Description
For more than 40 years Calian has been solving the worlds 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 Calians Identity & Access Management programstrategy through hands-on delivery. Youll 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 Calians 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 programsincluding incident responsefrom 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
Location 1: Ottawa ON
Remote: Yes
Business Unit: Corporate
Department: Information Systems & Information Technology
Job Type: Full-time
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
