We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the development of solution architecture for an advanced Risk-Based Authentication & Authorization platform within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) portfolio. This role involves designing scalable, highly available systems solutions in Microsoft Azure, ensuring they align with secur
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ity standards, and supporting the implementation of both new projects and maintenance efforts. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in enterprise-level solution architecture, including expertise in Azure Entra ID Services, Active Directory, and security technologies such as SSO, MFA, and OAuth. Experience with Akamai services, Broadcom API Gateway, and cloud migrations is highly preferred. Additionally, the role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
*** 36 month contract position ***
*** Candidates must be eligible for Secret level clearance (10+ years in Canada) ***
*** Hybrid (expected 8 days on-site per month in Ottawa) ***
*** Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) ***
Advantages
Leadership Impact: Lead the design of critical systems, directly influencing security and efficiency.
Technical Growth: Work with cutting-edge technologies and stay ahead in cloud and security solutions.
Responsibilities
The Consultant will be responsible for providing the following Services:
•Serve as the lead technical expert and oversee planning activities to drive the development of solution architecture for the External Partners Access platform, Advanced Risk-Based Authentication & Authorization, and related initiatives.
•Develop architectural frameworks and designs for solution components within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) portfolio to support both new project delivery and maintenance/enhancement efforts, ensuring alignment of data, infrastructure, and application architectures.
•Assist in the development of solutions that meet the needs of the project(s) and security teams.
•Participate in all phases of the project/DevOps life cycle to implement the required information technology, contributing technical expertise, creativity, and seasoned perspective to IAM initiatives.
•Support internal teams in developing solutions.
•Define and document the solution architecture structure, including connections and relationships with security interfaces, business applications, data, and user interfaces.
•Identify technical issues and risks and define mitigation approaches.
•Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts to confirm the detailed design of each solution component and integration, as well as coordinate the implementation of the detailed design.
•Work with the Cyber Security group to apply industry security standards.
•Present and seek approval for proposed designs from relevant governing bodies.
•Prepare knowledge transfer materials and complete knowledge transfer sessions with team members.
•Provide on-the-job training, coaching, guidance, and support to junior colleagues.
•Other related activities and deliverables, as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Skills
•University degree or college diploma in information technology management, information technology engineering, or a related field
•A minimum of five (5) years working with enterprise mission critical/high availability solution
Architecture/technologies
•A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on working experience in designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems solutions in Microsoft Azure
•A minimum five (5) years of demonstrated expertise in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Active Directory environments including hybrid architectures.
•In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Azure Entra ID Services, including User and Group Management, Application Integration, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to ensure secure access to cloud and on-premises resources.
•Demonstrated knowledge of different security implementations including Single Sign-On and delegated access technologies (SAML, Kerberos, OAuth and Open ID Connect)
•Demonstrated knowledge of Akamai services and products (GTM, Site Shield etc.)
•Demonstrated knowledge of various Web Application Platform technologies (F5, Akamai, Azure etc.) and application proxy solutions (F5, NGINX, Zscaler, Netskope etc.)
•Demonstrated knowledge of SSL termination, including its role in securing traffic for on-premise applications, and familiarity with components commonly used for its implementation.
•Demonstrated experience in migrating existing on-premises applications and services to the cloud.
•Demonstrated understanding of Gartner best practices and industry leading solutions
•Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise documents for a technical and non-technical audience
•Demonstrated ability to analyze, assess and problem-solve, making sound decisions and
recommendations
Additional Qualifications
•Demonstrated experience with Broadcom API Gateway (formally known as Layer 7 or CA API Gateway)
•Demonstrated experience with Broadcom LDAP Services and Access Policy Management Application (Broadcom LDAP Directory and SSO, formerly known as Site Manager
•Demonstrated knowledge of leading vendor platforms, such as Azure Entra ID and Okta
•Demonstrated experience in coordinating efforts with multiple technical resources to build solutions and properly pilot the solutions
•Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment
•Recognized IT industry certification such as TOGAF, Zachman, ITIL and project management certification
•Relevant Cyber Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, etc.) and Microsoft certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
Summary
If you're qualified and interested please submit your resume and one of our experienced Recruiters would be happy to give you a call. Thank you.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to lead the development of solution architecture for an advanced Risk-Based Authentication & Authorization platform within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) portfolio. This role involves designing scalable, highly available systems solutions in Microsoft Azure, ensuring they align with security standards, and supporting the implementation of both new projects and maintenance efforts. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in enterprise-level solution architecture, including expertise in Azure Entra ID Services, Active Directory, and security technologies such as SSO, MFA, and OAuth. Experience with Akamai services, Broadcom API Gateway, and cloud migrations is highly preferred. Additionally, the role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
*** 36 month contract position ***
*** Candidates must be eligible for Secret level clearance (10+ years in Canada) ***
*** Hybrid (expected 8 days on-site per month in Ottawa) ***
*** Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) ***
...
Advantages
Leadership Impact: Lead the design of critical systems, directly influencing security and efficiency.
Technical Growth: Work with cutting-edge technologies and stay ahead in cloud and security solutions.
Responsibilities
The Consultant will be responsible for providing the following Services:
•Serve as the lead technical expert and oversee planning activities to drive the development of solution architecture for the External Partners Access platform, Advanced Risk-Based Authentication & Authorization, and related initiatives.
•Develop architectural frameworks and designs for solution components within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) portfolio to support both new project delivery and maintenance/enhancement efforts, ensuring alignment of data, infrastructure, and application architectures.
•Assist in the development of solutions that meet the needs of the project(s) and security teams.
•Participate in all phases of the project/DevOps life cycle to implement the required information technology, contributing technical expertise, creativity, and seasoned perspective to IAM initiatives.
•Support internal teams in developing solutions.
•Define and document the solution architecture structure, including connections and relationships with security interfaces, business applications, data, and user interfaces.
•Identify technical issues and risks and define mitigation approaches.
•Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts to confirm the detailed design of each solution component and integration, as well as coordinate the implementation of the detailed design.
•Work with the Cyber Security group to apply industry security standards.
•Present and seek approval for proposed designs from relevant governing bodies.
•Prepare knowledge transfer materials and complete knowledge transfer sessions with team members.
•Provide on-the-job training, coaching, guidance, and support to junior colleagues.
•Other related activities and deliverables, as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Skills
•University degree or college diploma in information technology management, information technology engineering, or a related field
•A minimum of five (5) years working with enterprise mission critical/high availability solution
Architecture/technologies
•A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on working experience in designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems solutions in Microsoft Azure
•A minimum five (5) years of demonstrated expertise in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Active Directory environments including hybrid architectures.
•In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Azure Entra ID Services, including User and Group Management, Application Integration, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to ensure secure access to cloud and on-premises resources.
•Demonstrated knowledge of different security implementations including Single Sign-On and delegated access technologies (SAML, Kerberos, OAuth and Open ID Connect)
•Demonstrated knowledge of Akamai services and products (GTM, Site Shield etc.)
•Demonstrated knowledge of various Web Application Platform technologies (F5, Akamai, Azure etc.) and application proxy solutions (F5, NGINX, Zscaler, Netskope etc.)
•Demonstrated knowledge of SSL termination, including its role in securing traffic for on-premise applications, and familiarity with components commonly used for its implementation.
•Demonstrated experience in migrating existing on-premises applications and services to the cloud.
•Demonstrated understanding of Gartner best practices and industry leading solutions
•Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise documents for a technical and non-technical audience
•Demonstrated ability to analyze, assess and problem-solve, making sound decisions and
recommendations
Additional Qualifications
•Demonstrated experience with Broadcom API Gateway (formally known as Layer 7 or CA API Gateway)
•Demonstrated experience with Broadcom LDAP Services and Access Policy Management Application (Broadcom LDAP Directory and SSO, formerly known as Site Manager
•Demonstrated knowledge of leading vendor platforms, such as Azure Entra ID and Okta
•Demonstrated experience in coordinating efforts with multiple technical resources to build solutions and properly pilot the solutions
•Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment
•Recognized IT industry certification such as TOGAF, Zachman, ITIL and project management certification
•Relevant Cyber Security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, etc.) and Microsoft certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
Summary
If you're qualified and interested please submit your resume and one of our experienced Recruiters would be happy to give you a call. Thank you.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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