Role: Identity & Access Management Engineer
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Onsite)
Mode: Contract
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management Engineer to lead the migration of approximately 100 applications from legacy SiteMinder and Nexus platforms to Okta Workforce Identity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in workforce identity and identity security, with a focus on authentication and identity provisioning. This role requires a proactive individual who can drive automation and self-service enablement while collaborating effectively within an Agile SAFe environment.
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.
