Senior Technology Director – Identity & Access Management – Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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Job Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) to lead the strategic vision and execution of enterprise IAM programs. This role is pivotal in ensuring the right individuals have appropriate access to technology resources while protecting sensitive information.

Core Responsibilities

The Senior Director of IAM will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IAM and Privileged Access Management (PAM) policies and solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and drive the overall enterprise IAM and PAM strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the implementation, integration, and management of IAM and PAM technologies (e.g., SailPoint, MS Entra ID, HashiCorp).
• Establish and enforce IAM and PAM policies, standards, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of employees and contractors across IAM/PAM governance, engineering, and operations.
• Manage the IAM/PAM program budget efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to support secure and seamless business operations.
• Manage IAM and PAM risk assessments and incident response activities.
• Monitor and report on IAM/PAM program effectiveness, key metrics, and emerging threats.
• Work with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team to mitigate IAM and PAM risks.
• Oversee and manage IAM and PAM services within the organization.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Information Security, with at least 8 years in a leadership role focused on IAM and PAM.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale IAM and PAM programs in complex enterprise environments.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of IAM and PAM concepts, frameworks, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with leading IAM and PAM technologies, including but not limited to SailPoint, HashiCorp, Active Directory, Entra ID.
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, federation, SSO, MFA, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid IAM solutions.

Leadership, Management, and Relationship-Building:

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong network within the IAM/PAM industry.
• Experience managing program budgets and vendor relationships.

Compliance & Risk:

• Strong working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements as they relate to IAM.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident response related to IAM/PAM.

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM/PAM certifications are highly desirable.

Must Haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness.
• Lead with courage, recognizing the possibility of greatness.
• Foster connection by putting people first.
• Integrate fun and joy in working.

Compensation and Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package that rewards individual and team performance. Additional benefits include:

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Savings and retirement plan matching.
• Generous employee discount.
• Fitness and yoga classes.
• Parenthood top-up.
• Extensive course offerings for development.
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series.

Workplace Arrangement

This position requires in-person collaboration, with a minimum of 4 days per week on-site.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, not on any classification protected by law.

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