Lead the architecture and delivery of IBM Verify CIAM solutions for the Canadian Government, ensuring compliance with security requirements and optimizing performance.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced IBM Verify CIAM Architect and Delivery Consultant (Subject Matter Expert) to support a Canadian Government project. The ideal consultant will bring deep hands-on expertise in IBM Verify, customer identity solutions, and enterprise CIAM architecture, combined with the professionalism and communication skills required to operate in a high‑security public-sector environment.
This role requires that the consultant already holds, or is eligible to obtain, Reliability Clearance and must reside in Canada for the duration of the project.Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced IBM Verify CIAM Architect and Delivery Consultant (Subject Matter Expert) to support a Canadian Government project. The ideal consultant will bring deep hands-on expertise in IBM Verify, customer identity solutions, and enterprise CIAM architecture, combined with the professionalism and communication skills required to operate in a high‑security public-sector environment.
This role requires that the consultant already holds, or is eligible to obtain, Reliability Clearance and must reside in Canada for the duration of the project.Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, design, and delivery of IBM Verify CIAM solutions within a government environment.
- Serve as the senior SME guiding technical direction, integration strategy, and implementation best practices.
- Collaborate with client security, identity, and infrastructure teams to define requirements and ensure alignment with government standards.
- Support full delivery lifecycle: design, configuration, customization, testing, deployment, and knowledge transfer.
- Troubleshoot advanced CIAM technical issues and optimize performance and security posture.
- Produce architecture documentation, diagrams, roadmaps, and operational guides.
- Ensure compliance with government security, privacy, and access control requirements.
- Participate in technical interviews, design reviews, and stakeholder sessions.
- Expert-level experience with IBM Verify (formerly IBM Security Verify / IBM Identity).
- Strong CIAM architecture background, including:
- Authentication flows, MFA, risk-based authentication
- Identity proofing, user lifecycle, registration
- Federation (SAML, OIDC, OAuth)
- Credential management and directory services
- Proven delivery experience in complex enterprise or public-sector environments.
- Strong understanding of IAM/CIAM security controls and best practices.
- Ability to work independently and manage deliverables within a structured government project.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Experience working with Canadian federal or provincial government entities.
- Prior experience operating under Reliability or Secret Clearance environments.
- Broader IAM knowledge (identity governance, PAM, access management).
- Experience with integration across enterprise applications and API security.
- Minimum required: Reliability Clearance (or ability to obtain it).
- Canadian residents only.
- PR holders are acceptable as long as they meet clearance requirements and remain in Canada during the project.
- Standard government schedule: 7.5 hours/day
- Total weekly hours: 37.5 hours
- Expected to work Eastern Time Zone hours.
- Initial contract: 6 months to 1 year
- Extension potential: Up to 2 years, based on performance and client value.
Top Skills
Ciam
Ibm Verify
Oauth
Oidc
SAML
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