Senior IT Security Architect; SECRET Clearance,deploy Identity Governance & Administration; IGA Job Victoria British Columbia Canada

Position: Senior IT Security Architect (SECRET Clearance, 10+ years) to deploy an Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
Location: Victoria

Our public sector client is seeking a Senior IT Security Architect (SECRET Clearance, 10+ years) to deploy an Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solution for an IAM environment

Join a key Cybersecurity Division initiative supporting the deployment and architecture of a large-scale IGA platform within a government Identity and Access Management framework. This role leads end-to-end delivery from design through implementation, ensuring high availability, security compliance, and technical governance. The engagement offers visibility across risk, infrastructure, and operational teams with strong alignment to government security standards and mandates.

Contract, Ottawa, Remote,

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Must Haves

Mandatory experience with deploying and architecting an IGA system

Extensive background with Windows Server +,
Microsoft Active Directory and its sub-components

Hands-on work with IAM environments integrating Microsoft Azure and its sub-components

Knowledge of all components of a technical architecture within cybersecurity contexts

Valid SECRET clearance issued by the Government of Canada

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Network security zoning and ITSG-38 design considerations

Understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies

Experience with System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes

Familiarity with the Policy on Government Security (PGS) and Directive on Identity Management

Responsibilities

Deploy the IGA solution and ensure full application of security controls

Engage Risk Management teams to complete Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities

Organize discussions with IT groups to gather requirements and analyze IGA-related needs

Develop technical architectures including frameworks, implementation, and deployment plans

Review system or infrastructure design to ensure standards compliance and improved performance

Provide technical governance and support related to IGA architecture, deployment, and operations

Produce documentation supporting SDLC including HLD, DDS, SRS, CONOPS, and test plans

Senior IT Security Architect; SECRET Clearance, deploy Identity Governance & Administration; IGA