Senior Consultant, Identity Access Management

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Sep 30, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Consultant will lead the technical implementation and configuration of Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for clients. They will also translate business requirements into technical objectives and support governance, provisioning, and access lifecycle activities.

Job details

Overview At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. The opportunity: We are looking for talented Senior Consultant -IAM to join our Technology Risk Management practice more specifically our Cybersecurity Group. The Cybersecurity Group is one which has received tremendous investment and has been identified as a transformational part of the firm to deliver growth over the next five years. This is an excellent opportunity for those that are looking to work in a firm and department with unparalleled career advancement opportunities. KPMG is seeking to build its Identity and Access Management capabilities and, therefore, is looking for a candidate to join in this adventure, leveraging his/her knowledge to grow the practice! What you will do When you work with KPMG, client service excellence is your key priority, particularly in matters pertaining to: Technical implementation and configuration of IAM solutions. Application onboarding, access lifecycle configuration, and troubleshooting. Supporting governance, access certification, and provisioning activities. Working closely with engagement leads to deliver scoped technical workstreams. Translating business requirements into technical objectives for development teams. Strategic planning for information systems. What you bring to the role Strong technical background in Identity & Access Management. Technical implementation experience specifically with IAM platforms from SailPoint. Ability to operate independently in a delivery role within a consulting environment. Experience supporting regulated or complex client environments is preferred. Practical change and quality management experience. Ability to work on several projects simultaneously. Team player with good communication and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of key IAM market solutions. Excellent communication skills. Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in computer science, business or similarly quantitative subject. Keys to your success The ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Highly driven, autonomous, resilient and team player with a strong work ethic. Being proactive in determining priorities and managing multiple deadlines. Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778. AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong technical background in IAM, specifically with SailPoint platforms, and the ability to work independently in a consulting environment. An undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science, business, or a quantitative field is required.