Identity Management Consultant

Identity Management Lead

Start Date : December 02, 2024 and last 12 months with the possibility of extension.

REPORTS TO : Program Manager, Identity and Access

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a product owner or similar role within a technology-focused organization.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in IAM, IGA, and / or PAM and understanding of industry standards (e.g. NIST 800-63, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Zero Trust).
• Deep understanding of IAM / RBAC technologies, cloud-based systems, and cybersecurity principles. In particular principles of least privilege and zero standing privilege, building role-based access control matrices, and policy-based access control.
• Past success in shaping highly scalable software products with an eye on ease-of-use.
• Proven experience with managing Identity and Access Technologies, including but not limited to technologies such as SailPoint, Saviynt, ForgeRock, Okta, CyberArk.
• Prior experience working in Agile environments, with proficiency in managing product backlogs and planning sprints.
• Prior experience with AuthN / AuthZ : basic web authentication, SAML, OAuth / OpenID, MFA, Role Based access control (RBAC), FIDO2, Policy Based Access Control (PBAC).

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Public Sector experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with the latest trends and innovations in the Identity and Access Management space.
• Past success in deploying and managing identity lifecycle and governance solutions (e.g. SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, ForgeRock).
• Certifications (e.g., CSPO, CSM, PMP, CISSP, or equivalent) will be considered a plus.

The successful Candidate will :

• Product Level Strategy and Roadmap : Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of the IAM / RBAC products and features, from conception to launch and beyond.
• Measure success of the IAM / RBAC products, monitor performance, adoption rates, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating effective collaboration across the organization.
• Technical Leadership : Provide technical leadership and expertise in areas such as EntraID and Identity & Access Governance products.
• Risk Management and Compliance : Identify, assess, and manage potential risks associated with team products and services.

Ensure our products and practices adhere to the highest level of industry standards, legal and regulatory requirements, and best practices for security and data privacy.

• Partners with Capability Pods and other Product Teams to ensure that processes and tools are aligned and support the Business Technology organization and systems.
• Manages vendor performance and contracts including creating Statements of Work (SOW), Managed Security Services (MSS), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and implementing the Vendor Performance Management system (VPM) for large contracts.
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