IAM Manager- Architecture and Engineering
About The Position
emergiTEL is hiring an IAM Manager (Architecture & Engineering) for our client in the professional services industry. This is a Contract role (6 months) and is 100% Remote, requiring a Secret Clearance. The role involves leading the design, implementation, and management of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks, overseeing Identity Governance programs, and designing automation for user lifecycle processes. The manager will also develop and manage RBAC, SoD controls, SSO solutions, and authentication frameworks, while configuring identity providers and architecting scalable IAM solutions. This includes engineering and maintaining IAM platforms, developing automation scripts, troubleshooting systems, and leading IAM engineering teams. Collaboration with stakeholders, requirements analysis, and documentation are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- Minimum 8+ years of IAM experience with strong architecture and engineering background
- Proven leadership experience managing development or engineering teams
- Hands-on experience with IAM platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta , SailPoint, IBM Verify)
- Strong knowledge of IAM frameworks, security principles, and best practices
- Proficiency in Python and PowerShell scripting
- Experience with risk assessments and vulnerability analysis
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
- Secret Clearance required
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks
- Oversee Identity Governance programs including access certification, compliance (SOX, OSFI), audit controls, and user access validation
- Design and automate Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle processes for provisioning and deprovisioning
- Develop and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), role mining, and entitlement governance models
- Implement Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls to mitigate access risks and prevent conflicts
- Design and deploy Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
- Build and manage authentication frameworks including MFA, adaptive authentication, and federation services
- Configure and integrate identity providers (IdPs) and service providers (SPs) across cloud and on-prem systems
- Architect scalable IAM solutions, including provisioning workflows and enterprise integrations
- Engineer and maintain IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, and IBM Verify
- Develop automation scripts using Python and PowerShell to optimize IAM operations
- Troubleshoot IAM systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance
- Lead and mentor IAM engineering teams while driving delivery of strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define access policies and IAM strategies
- Perform requirements analysis and gap assessments for IAM programs
- Conduct access reviews, audits, and compliance assessments to identify risks
- Integrate IAM with enterprise security controls and API-based services
- Create documentation, user guides, and training materials for IAM processes and tools
- Deliver training sessions to promote IAM best practices and organizational awareness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
