Job Title: Senior IAM Azure Designer
Job Location : 14 Carlton ON, Toronto ON
Job type: Contract 12+ Month
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Azure cloud professional to lead strategic planning and governance for our cloud presence . This role emphasizes collaboration with IT Security Architecture and Operations teams to design a secure, compliant, and scalable Azure environment. The focus is on architecture, policy development, and security alignment , rather than day-to-day configuration or operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop Azure cloud architecture strategies aligned with business and security objectives
Collaborate with security engineers to integrate Zero Trust principles , compliance frameworks, and IAM best practices
Define governance models , identity lifecycle policies, and access control standards
Provide guidance on secure deployment patterns , risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
Advise on cost optimization , scalability, and resilience planning
Create and maintain documentation for cloud security policies, IAM workflows, and governance standards
Support strategic vendor evaluations and integration planning for IAM and cloud security solutions
Qualifications:
5+ years in Azure architecture, IAM strategy, or cloud security planning
Strong understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) , Conditional Access, RBAC, and Privileged Identity Management concepts
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) and Zero Trust architecture
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to translate technical security requirements into actionable governance policies
Preferred Certifications:
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Azure Security Engineer Associate
CISSP or equivalent cloud security certification
