About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Administrator to join our Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will administer and maintain user identity and authentication systems while helping ensure secure, compliant access to systems and data across the organization.

You will support daily IAM operations, resolve identity and access issues, integrate applications into the IAM environment, and improve identity lifecycle processes. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and improvement-focused team where curiosity, initiative, innovation, and strong problem-solving skills are valued.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the IAM architecture by responding to service requests, project activities, incidents, and ad hoc access needs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve identity, authentication, application access, MFA, and privileged-access issues
  • Deploy and integrate new applications, tools, and systems into the existing IAM environment in collaboration with application and infrastructure teams
  • Audit and enforce access-control policies, role-based access controls, least-privilege principles, and Privileged Access Management programs
  • Implement and maintain IAM automation, processes, and workflows
  • Support user onboarding, offboarding, account management, tokens, and identity lifecycle activities
  • Monitor and maintain multi-factor authentication processes
  • Assess, harmonize, optimize, and manage identity systems, directories, and access policies across the organization
  • Participate in IAM integrations for newly acquired entities while identifying and addressing identity-related risks
  • Produce IAM reports and real-time dashboards to support business needs
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT, HR, and business units to streamline identity lifecycle processes
  • Support IAM-related risk assessments, threat modelling, security audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments
  • Conduct access reviews, audits, and compliance assessments
  • Maintain documentation for IAM processes, configurations, and workflows
  • Evaluate IAM tools and technologies that support evolving enterprise requirements
  • Stay current with emerging IAM trends, technologies, and security threats

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in Information Technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, although candidates with a strong IAM foundation and the ability to develop within the role may also be considered
  • 3+ years of experience with Active Directory and IAM solutions
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra or a comparable IAM platform such as Okta, SailPoint, CyberArk, or a similar solution
  • Experience with IAM program implementation and operations
  • Experience with identity and authentication processes, including access management, MFA, onboarding, offboarding, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with IAM-focused incident response
  • Experience implementing IAM solutions in a hybrid-cloud environment
  • Practical interest in or exposure to AI-enabled tools within IAM, Cybersecurity, or process improvement is an asset
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams, business units, and organizational functions
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a demonstrated interest in improving processes and operational outcomes

Additional Requirements

  • This role requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Security Clearance at the Secret Level (II)
  • Experience in a medium-to-large enterprise environment is preferred
  • Experience integrating HR systems and supporting identity lifecycle processes is an asset
  • Experience supporting contractors, temporary workers, or multiple worker populations is an asset
  • Exposure to PAM, RBAC, least privilege, SSO, MFA, access reviews, audits, or compliance assessments is an asset
  • Knowledge of security compliance frameworks such as NIST or ISO is an asset
  • Security or IAM-related vendor certifications are an asset
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to security and service
  • Ability to participate in occasional planned after-hours implementations or escalated incident support

Compensation

$80,000 to $90,000CAD annually.

Position Type

We have 1 full-time, permanent position available.

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AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

How we hire

  • Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It’s also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.

    Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to  just be your authentic self! 
  • Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our  culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.  

    During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help. 

  • We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines: 

    • Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join 
    • Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position  
    • Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media 
    • In your CV, highlight your key achievements – this is your time to brag 
    • Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience 
    • Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to  
    • Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience 
    • Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
    • View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work  experience 
    • Prepare a list of questions to ask us 
    • Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person) 
    • We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you 
    • We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle  
    • Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process 

Perks and benefits

  • Competitive, company-paid benefits
  • Generous time off package
  • Stock purchase plan
  • RRSP program
  • Flexible work hours for eligible roles
  • Programs to support employee health and well-being