IAM - Authentication & Access Control Specialist to lead the development of policies, review current processes, and improve standards
Job Type: Contract

Positions to fill: 1

Start Date: Oct 01, 2026

Job End Date: Jan 29, 2027

Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable

Job ID: 154991

Our large enterprise client is seeking an IAM - Authentication & Access Control Specialist to lead the development of policies, review current processes, and improve standards .

This is an initial contract to January 29, 2027, with a solid possibility of extension. The successful candidate can follow a remote working model within MST hours of operation.

Must-Haves:

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk and compliance

Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation

Experience with authentication, access control, identity lifecycle management, and privileged access management

Experience conducting risk assessments, control reviews, and compliance evaluations

Experience supporting IT General Controls (ITGCs), audit activities, control testing, and control automation

Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SailPoint, ServiceNow and enterprise authentication technologies

Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and related security standards

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of enterprise authentication policies, standards, and supporting documentation

Review current authentication and access control practices across the organization

Assess authentication-related exceptions, non-compliance, and risk acceptance decisions

Identify control gaps and recommend remediation activities and compensating controls

Collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT Compliance, and Application teams to gather requirements and validate findings

Support the development of authentication governance processes and exception management practices





Align authentication requirements with industry frameworks and leading practices

Our large enterprise client is seeking an IAM - Authentication & Access Control Specialist to lead the development of policies, review current processes, and improve standards .

This is an initial contract to January 29, 2027, with a strong possibility of extension. The successful candidate can follow a remote working model within MST hours of operation.

Must-Haves:

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk and compliance

Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance documentation

Experience with authentication, access control, identity lifecycle management, and privileged access management

Experience conducting risk assessments, control reviews, and compliance evaluations

Experience supporting IT General Controls (ITGCs), audit activities, control testing, and control automation

Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SailPoint, ServiceNow and enterprise authentication technologies

Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and related security standards

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development of enterprise authentication policies, standards, and supporting documentation

Review current authentication and access control practices across the organization

Assess authentication-related exceptions, non-compliance, and risk acceptance decisions

Identify control gaps and recommend remediation activities and compensating controls

Collaborate with Cybersecurity, IT Compliance, and Application teams to gather requirements and validate findings

Support the development of authentication governance processes and exception management practices

Align authentication requirements with industry frameworks and leading practices

Disclaimer:

AI may be used in evaluating candidates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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📌 IAM - Authentication & Access Control Specialist to lead the development of policies, review current (Quebec City)
🏢 S.i. Systems
📍 Quebec City