Original job description
Job Title: Identity & Access Management Engineer
Location: Toronto, ON (3x onsite a week)
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: CAD$55/HR INC
Responsibilities
Lead the migration of applications from SiteMinder and Nexus to Okta Workforce Identity, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Design and implement identity security solutions that align with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain authentication and identity provisioning processes using SAML and web authentication protocols.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to integrate Microsoft Entra ID / Cloud Identity into existing workflows.
Drive automation initiatives to enhance self service capabilities for end users.
Utilize JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation, ensuring transparency and effective communication.
Participate in Agile SAFe ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders throughout the migration process.
Mandatory Skills
Proven experience with Cloud IAM solutions, specifically Okta Workforce Identity.
Strong understanding of identity security principles and best practices.
Expertise in authentication and identity provisioning, including SAML and web authentication protocols.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Cloud Identity.
Proficiency in automation and self service enablement strategies.
Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for project management and documentation.
Experience working in an Agile SAFe environment.
Preferred Skills
Certifications in identity and access management (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP).
Experience With Additional Identity Management Tools And Platforms.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards related to identity and access management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
7 10 years of experience in identity and access management, with a focus on cloud solutions.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.
Disclaimer: AI tools may assist in the recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the migration of applications from SiteMinder and Nexus to Okta Workforce Identity, while designing identity security solutions and maintaining authentication and provisioning processes. Integrate Microsoft Entra ID into existing workflows, advance automation and self-service, and support project delivery through Agile SAFe practices, documentation, and technical guidance.
Requirements
Requires 7–10 years of identity and access management experience, particularly with cloud IAM, Okta Workforce Identity, identity security, SAML, web authentication, and Microsoft Entra ID. A bachelor's degree in a related field, automation and self-service experience, familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile SAFe, and strong analytical and communication skills are specified.
Skills
- Okta Workforce Identity
- Cloud Identity And Access Management
- Identity Security
- SAML
- Web Authentication Protocols
- Identity Provisioning
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Automation
- Self-Service Enablement
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Agile SAFe
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Application Migration
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Security & Safety
- Software
- Consulting
Keywords
- Identity And Access Management
- Okta Workforce Identity
- SiteMinder
- Nexus
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Cloud Identity
- SAML
- Web Authentication Protocols
- Identity Provisioning
- Identity Security
- Application Migration
- Automation
- Self-Service Enablement
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Agile SAFe
- Regulatory Compliance
- Okta Certified Professional
- CISSP
- IT Services And IT Consulting
