IAM Engineer – Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM)

Permanent, Full-Time

Hybrid Work Environment

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer specializing in Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM). This role will co‑own identity lifecycle and permissions services, with a strong focus on joiner, mover, leaver (JML) automation, access governance, and account hygiene across a large enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving compliance, certification, and access governance, working closely with IAM peers, security teams, and audit stakeholders in a high‑expectation, results‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and maintain automated JML workflows and connectors across identity platforms and enterprise applications
• Enforce account hygiene by identifying and remediating dormant, inactive, or orphaned accounts
• Partner with support and engineering teams to close identity lifecycle process gaps
• Plan and execute access certification campaigns, reviews, and revocations to support audit and compliance requirements
• Maintain group hygiene across security and distribution groups, with clear ownership and governance
• Monitor identity lifecycle service health and publish operational and compliance reporting
• Serve as a subject matter expert for identity lifecycle controls and access governance

Projects and Initiatives

• Enhance automation for provisioning, de‑provisioning, and lifecycle processes
• Implement and optimize segregation of duties (SoD) controls, including exception handling

Collaborate with the broader IAM team on platform integrations, governance models, and service improvements

Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management
• Deep hands‑on experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and JML automation in large organizations
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell preferred; additional scripting or workflow tools are assets)
• Proven experience managing access certifications, SoD rulesets, and large‑scale account hygiene
• Comfortable working within compliance frameworks and partnering with internal and external audit teams
• Experience leading IAM audit walkthroughs and responding to audit findings
• Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to operate independently

Work Environment

This is a demanding, high‑visibility role suited to someone who thrives in a results‑driven environment and takes accountability for critical identity governance services.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.4429. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.

© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.