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.
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Customers of all sizes globally rely on Simeio to help secure their organizations. An innovative and industry leader, Simeio offers professional services, Identity and Access Management (IAM) managed services and Identity as a Service (IDaaS). Its full range of services is powered by an industry-first IAM Virtualization Platform delivered via Simeio's Identity SOC. Simeio's Identity SOC is the first and only solution of its kind designed specifically to operate, monitor, and defend complex multi-vendor IAM infrastructures and deliver actionable business intelligence. Simeio's client base is expanding as interest in identity and access management and IT governance, risk and compliance grows across all sectors. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Simeio has operations in India, the United Kingdom, Europe, across North America, South America and Canada. We are a cutting-edge growing company with a strong dedication to our employees and their opportunity for growth and success. Simeio offers a state-of-the-art technology office with plans for continued growth and expansion. Our company culture is crucial to those driven for success with an entrepreneurial spirit, solution oriented, and individual contributors, as well as, team players.
