Identity Governance Lead

• Location: Vancouver , British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #12378

MatchBox Consulting Group is urgently searching for an Identity Governance Lead for a 12- month contract role (37.5 hours per week) for our BC based public sector client. This is a fully remote position with preference for a BC based candidate but open to anywhere across Canada

Pay Rate: $100.00 to $140.00/hour

Scope of Duties
 

• 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. Define and drive the product strategy, roadmap and backlog understanding business and Workforce Identity Governance Program objectives and translating them into product requirements and actionable plans.
• 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. This includes staying abreast of the latest developments
• in these areas, advising the team on the adoption of new technologies or practices, and ensuring our products maintain a competitive edge.
• 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.
• Manages budget as needed.

Must Haves
 

• 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, ZeroTrust).
• 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.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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