Identity & Access Management Engineer

Description

This job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and we are looking to hire experienced Identity & Access Management Engineer.

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.

Role: Identity & Access Management Engineer

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Mode: Contract

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.