Location Ottaw Language English Required Security Clearance Secret Security Clearance Required
We're seeking a Senior Identity Management Specialist for a full-time contract running from August 24, 2026 to December 31, 2027, with a possible six-month extension. This is a hybrid position requiring 12 days on-site per month in Ottawa. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance, or have resided in Canada for a minimum of five (5) years to be eligible to attain one.
This senior role will design, implement, and enhance enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across hybrid cloud environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity governance, and secure authentication. Responsibilities include implementing Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Just-in-Time (JIT) access, MFA, and hybrid identity solutions, while integrating identity services into Azure DevOps pipelines and developing secure API-based integrations using Microsoft Graph and REST APIs. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of software engineering or DevOps experience, including 3+ years specializing in IAM, with expertise in OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP, Kerberos, Zero Trust, and least-privilege security models. Strong experience with PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript, Azure services, enterprise identity architecture, and stakeholder collaboration is essential. Experience with certificate lifecycle management, large enterprise or public sector environments, and modern identity governance practices will be considered strong assets.
