IAM Architect

Requisition ID: 260707

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

We are seeking a IAM Architect (Workforce) to join Enterprise Security’s Identity Access Management Team. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of the workforce IAM security domain, with a strong focus on authentication technologies, identity lifecycle management, privileged access, industry standards, and emerging protocols. Candidate to lead the design and modernization of Scotiabank’s IAM platforms as part of large-scale transformation program. The Identify Access Management (IAM) Architect will work with business channels and product team to understand the challenges facing them, provide solutions to these challenges and recommend architecture and design to bring modern capabilities to various IAM platforms

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for the architecture and design of new features/capabilities that Scotiabank is looking to introduce into the IAM platform (Microsoft Entra ID, ForgeRock, Ping, SailPoint, CyberArk, Radiant Logic)
• Design the technical roadmap to support user identity and application migration from on-premises Identity Provider to Microsoft Entra ID platform.
• Provide subject matter expertise surrounding the various security controls (MFA, Conditional Access Policies, Intune Device Management) within Microsoft platform.
• Oversee the design and modernization of the workforce identity lifecycle platforms and ensure key principles of data ownership, provisioning, observability, and auditing align with risk, compliance, and external regulatory requirements; both on prem and SaaS cloud-based identities
• Configure and validate architectural designs within the Entra Platform to verify solutions and new capabilities proposed for adoption
• Review the business requirements (the “what”) provided by the IAM Product team and provide the overall architectural design (the “how”) to the IAM Engineering team to build into the IAM service.
• Provide required design artifacts to key stakeholders which clearly outlines the solution, components involved, key decisions, and time and cost estimates
• Closely collaborate with IAM Engineering partners in all aspects of the design and ensure alignment and synergy regarding proposed solution.
• Evaluate new authentication capabilities introduced into the ever-changing IAM landscape and account for what is applicable into proposed designs (short-term and long-term)
• Partner with various cross functional architect teams (IAM, security, business channel, fraud, workspace) to solidify design approach which aligns with best practices and strategic direction of the platform
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Bank - technology, security architecture, security advisory, fraud, compliance and business channel teams - to provide enterprise grade solutions which meet the business and security requirements
• Represent the IAM Architecture team on various governance boards but providing both expertise and the required artifacts necessary to ensure stakeholder approval
• Design based on strong IAM expertise that aligns with industry standards (FIDO, OIDC, OAUTH, SCIM, SPIFFE), best practices (MFA, NIST 800-63), and a forward-looking mentality (Passkeys, VCs, DIDs)

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years in IAM space with 3+ years in an Architect Role.
• 5+ years working with IAM platforms or technologies (Microsoft Entra, ForgeRock, SailPoint, CyberArk, Radiant Logic, Ping Identity)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID platform
• Experience developing and documenting IAM directives, standards and policies.
• Experience with designing and implementing authentication and credential management flows based on channel requirements.
• Experience in scoping, sizing and prioritizing solutions for a project.
• Strong understanding of workforce identity lifecycle patterns (SOD) and anti-patterns (toxic combinations)
• Previous exposure to Regulatory, Compliance, Risk and Audit functions

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of project finance or previous experience working within Banking Sector.
• Experience of preparation of presentation decks and presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience with Azure domain joined or hybrid workstation configurations
• Experience with Java based programming languages (Java, JavaScript, NodeJS)

What's in it for you?

• You’ll join a team focused on building cloud platforms as products, enabling delivery teams across the enterprise rather than acting as a centralized gatekeeper or operating within a narrow delivery focus. This role offers exposure to a wide range of technologies, problem domains, and stakeholders.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove, and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days, and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.