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Job Description LeverageTek is actively seeking an IAM Security Architect for a 15 month contract with its Ottawa-based customer Work Location This is a fully remote position. The successful candidate must reside in Canada. Key Tasks Provide senior IAM guidance, advisory, and architecture services under the Cyber Resilience Transformation Program Develop the strategic direction, target-state architecture, and roadmap for IAM capabilities Lead the advancement of Zero Trust identity principles across users, workloads, applications, devices, services, and AI-enabled solutions Create enterprise IAM architectures and governance models aligned with security, privacy, operational, and regulatory requirements Establish authentication, authorization, and access governance patterns leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, CyberArk, Azure Key Vault, and related technologies Establish standards and design patterns for identity governance, lifecycle management, access certification, entitlement management, and privileged access Develop an approach to non-human identities including service accounts, workload identities, APIs, secrets, certificates, and machine-to-machine access Lead the development of agentic identity management capabilities and governance models to support secure AI adoption Provide architectural oversight and technical guidance for IAM initiatives and review solution designs from project teams and service providers Identify IAM capability gaps, technology risks, and control deficiencies, and develop remediation roadmaps Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, infrastructure, cloud, application, and data teams Produce architecture deliverables, standards, roadmaps, governance artifacts, and executive-ready recommendations Provide expert guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams Key Qualifications Minimum 5 years of recent demonstrated experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT Minimum 3 years of recent demonstrated experience as an IAM Architect or Identity Security Consultant in complex, regulated environments Demonstrated experience designing and governing IAM controls including identity governance, privileged access management, authentication, authorization, and Zero Trust identity capabilities Qualifications University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field Demonstrated experience assessing current-state IAM capabilities and defining target-state architectures and roadmaps Demonstrated experience identifying IAM, security, and compliance control gaps and recommending risk-based improvements Demonstrated experience developing IAM standards, reference architectures, design patterns, and governance frameworks Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint, CyberArk, and Azure Key Vault Experience with identity lifecycle management, federation, secrets management, and cloud identity architecture AI identity governance experience considered a strong asset Financial services or highly regulated industry experience considered an asset Knowledge of TOGAF or SABSA enterprise architecture frameworks considered an asset Relevant certifications considered an asset (CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, Microsoft Security, SailPoint, CyberArk) Must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance (minimum 5 years Canadian residency required) Must possess a Windows 11 device with Azure Virtual Desktop capability and a smartphone supporting Microsoft Authenticator Compensation Hourly Rate Negotiable This is an existing position vacancy.

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes. Don't let our name fool you.

Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management. LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request. LeverageTek's specialized recruiting professionals use their expertise and our proprietary AI to accelerate connections between top talent and leading companies, while ensuring all screening and hiring decisions remain with our expert human team.