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 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

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 robust 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 (Winnipeg)
🏢 S.i. Systems
📍 Winnipeg