Identity Governance Specialist

This range is provided by Altis Technology. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$90.00/hr - CA$140.00/hr.

Location: Hybrid or Fully Remote, candidates may be located anywhere in Canada working PST hours.

Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Duration: 12-month contract.

Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a criminal background check will be required.

About the Opportunity:

This is a senior-level opportunity to play a meaningful role in advancing a large, enterprise Identity and Access Management program within a highly regulated public-sector organization. As an IAM Specialist focused on Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), you’ll take ownership of designing, optimizing, and governing identity lifecycle and access governance processes that directly support Zero Trust and compliance objectives. You’ll work closely with cyber security leaders, enterprise architects, managed service partners, and business system owners to ensure workforce identities are properly governed and risks are minimized. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with governance, mentorship, and strategic advisory responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both building and influencing at scale.

What’s In It for You:

You’ll join a collaborative environment that values expertise, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. This role offers exposure to complex enterprise systems, modern IGA platforms, and large-scale security initiatives. With flexible work options and a strong focus on automation and maturity growth, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact while continuing to grow your technical and leadership skills.

Your Responsibilities:

• You’ll lead the design and architecture of IGA platforms, ensuring scalability, resilience, and alignment with Zero Trust principles.
• In this role, you’ll drive joiner, mover, and leaver automation, role-based access models, and policy-driven provisioning.
• You’ll oversee access certification campaigns, entitlement reviews, and role mining activities.
• You’ll assess identity-related risks and support audit and regulatory requirements with clear evidence and reporting.
• You’ll collaborate with enterprise and cyber security teams to integrate IGA into core systems and digital initiatives.
• You’ll investigate access-related incidents and support forensic analysis when required.
• You’ll mentor junior team members and act as a subject matter expert across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of progressive experience in IAM or Cyber Security, including 3+ years focused on IGA.
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting IGA platforms such as Saviynt, SailPoint, or Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
• Strong expertise in identity lifecycle management, access certifications, and entitlement governance.
• Experience integrating IGA with HR systems, directories, and enterprise applications using APIs and web services.
• Knowledge of IAM standards and protocols such as SAML, SCIM, OAuth, and OIDC.
• At least one relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, or an IGA vendor certification.

Why Partner with Altis:

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology Staffing and Recruiting and Government Administration