Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) Consultant for a fully remote role focused on enterprise identity modernization and secure access control. The successful candidate will design and implement IAM solutions leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, supporting hybrid identit
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y environments, and enabling secure authentication, privileged access, and identity governance across enterprise systems. This role involves working with technologies such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, and Azure services while integrating identity controls into DevOps pipelines and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep IAM expertise, strong DevOps experience, and the ability to deliver secure, scalable, and automated identity solutions aligned with Zero Trust and least-privilege principles.
*** 16 month contract ***
*** Hybrid: Ottawa ***
Advantages
•Modern IAM work at scale – Build and secure enterprise identity solutions using Entra ID and Zero Trust principles.
•Wide technical exposure – Combine IAM, cloud, APIs, and DevOps in one role.
Responsibilities
•Design and implement identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID
•Configure and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Conditional Access Policies
•Implement identity governance processes including access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle controls
•Design and integrate secure authentication and federation solutions using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP, and Kerberos
•Support AI-driven identity security initiatives such as automated access decisions and identity threat detection
•Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and compliance requirements
•Ensure secure access across cloud and on-premise environments in accordance with banking regulatory frameworks
•Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and solution documentation for IAM implementations
•Support troubleshooting, risk assessments, and continuous improvement of identity security controls
Qualifications
•Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) design and implementation
•Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including RBAC, Conditional Access, and Identity Governance
•Deep understanding of authentication and federation protocols such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP, and Kerberos
•Experience designing secure enterprise identity architectures in complex, hybrid cloud environments
•Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, identity lifecycle management, and least-privilege access models
•Experience supporting or implementing AI-enabled security or automation within identity or cybersecurity environments
•Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial or highly regulated industries
•Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders and provide clear architecture guidance
•Experience producing technical documentation, solution designs, and security architecture artifacts
•Relevant certifications (preferred) such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CCSP)
Summary
If you're interested in learning more please submit your résumé and one of our senior Recruiters would be happy to give you a call to discuss further.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled Identity and Access Management (IAM) Consultant for a fully remote role focused on enterprise identity modernization and secure access control. The successful candidate will design and implement IAM solutions leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, supporting hybrid identity environments, and enabling secure authentication, privileged access, and identity governance across enterprise systems. This role involves working with technologies such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, and Azure services while integrating identity controls into DevOps pipelines and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep IAM expertise, strong DevOps experience, and the ability to deliver secure, scalable, and automated identity solutions aligned with Zero Trust and least-privilege principles.
*** 16 month contract ***
*** Hybrid: Ottawa ***
Advantages
•Modern IAM work at scale – Build and secure enterprise identity solutions using Entra ID and Zero Trust principles.
•Wide technical exposure – Combine IAM, cloud, APIs, and DevOps in one role.
Responsibilities
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•Design and implement identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID
•Configure and enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Conditional Access Policies
•Implement identity governance processes including access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle controls
•Design and integrate secure authentication and federation solutions using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP, and Kerberos
•Support AI-driven identity security initiatives such as automated access decisions and identity threat detection
•Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and compliance requirements
•Ensure secure access across cloud and on-premise environments in accordance with banking regulatory frameworks
•Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and solution documentation for IAM implementations
•Support troubleshooting, risk assessments, and continuous improvement of identity security controls
Qualifications
•Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) design and implementation
•Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including RBAC, Conditional Access, and Identity Governance
•Deep understanding of authentication and federation protocols such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP, and Kerberos
•Experience designing secure enterprise identity architectures in complex, hybrid cloud environments
•Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, identity lifecycle management, and least-privilege access models
•Experience supporting or implementing AI-enabled security or automation within identity or cybersecurity environments
•Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial or highly regulated industries
•Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders and provide clear architecture guidance
•Experience producing technical documentation, solution designs, and security architecture artifacts
•Relevant certifications (preferred) such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CCSP)
Summary
If you're interested in learning more please submit your résumé and one of our senior Recruiters would be happy to give you a call to discuss further.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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