Job Description
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
The IAM Solutions Architect will play a key role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at one of North America's leading airlines. Air Canada is investing heavily in advancing its Identity and Access Management (IAM) capabilities through process maturity and cutting-edge technology. In this role, the architect will design, implement, and enhance IAM and Identity Governance Administration (IGA) solutions, serving as a cornerstone of the organization's security and access strategy. Success in this position requires close collaboration across IT, cybersecurity, and business leadership to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure IAM services that support our enterprise environment.
Overview
The primary responsibility of the IAM Solutions Architect will be to help advance Air Canada's organizational performance by maturing and continuously improving Air Canada's IAM practice and processes.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and enhance IAM and Identity Governance Administration (IGA) solutions.
Collaborate across IT, cybersecurity, and business leadership to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure IAM services.
Lead large, multi-phase IAM/IGA projects from architecture through production go-live.
Communicate complex technical concepts to both business and technical stakeholders; mentor junior staff.
Document architecture, workflows, and use cases using professional diagrams (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, diagrams.net).
Apply knowledge of compliance, audit, and risk principles relevant to IAM and Identity Governance.
Experience with enterprise directories (Active Directory, LDAP), modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID, SCIM, MFA, SSO), and cloud IAM integrations (Azure, AWS).
Experience with SailPoint IIQ concepts and RBAC/SOD principles; familiarity with SailPoint IIQ (version 8.x preferred).
Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support fast-paced team environments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field, and/or relevant experience commensurate to the role.
8-10 years of experience designing and implementing IAM solutions in large organizations, including at least 3+ years of SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) architect-level work (version 8.x preferred).
Deep expertise in SailPoint IIQ concepts (directory services integration, provisioning, lifecycle management, approvals, access reviews).
Strong understanding of RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and SOD (Segregation of Duties).
Experience with enterprise directories (Active Directory, LDAP), modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID, SCIM, MFA, SSO), and cloud IAM integrations (Azure, AWS) is a strong asset.
Strong diagramming skills for architecture documentation using tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or diagrams.net.
Proven ability to mentor staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience working under pressure in dynamic environments.
Knowledge of compliance, audit, and risk principles relevant to IAM and Identity Governance.
Experience integrating with additional IAM or privileged access solutions (e.g., CyberArk, PingFederate) is a plus.
Employment details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Airlines and Aviation
Get notified about new Solutions Architect jobs in
Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
