Job Title: AI / Cloud IAM Specialist Location: Toronto, ON (Open to remote too) Duration: 6-month contract Start Date: Mid-July Position Overview We are seeking an experienced AI / Cloud IAM Specialist to support a high-impact contract role focused on cloud governance, identity and access management, and AI-related security/governance initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of Cloud, Identity, and AI, and requires hands-on expertise across all three areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s security posture across cloud environments, establishing governance guardrails and IAM controls, and contributing to foundational AI initiatives and AI strategy execution. This is not a pure cloud IAM role. Candidates must bring a strong cloud background, practical IAM/identity governance experience, and meaningful experience supporting or working with AI technologies, AI programs, or AI-driven security/governance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support cloud governance, cloud management, and cloud security initiatives across enterprise environments Establish and maintain cloud guardrails, governance standards, policies, and controls Assess, implement, and optimize Identity and Access Management (IAM) controls across cloud platforms Design and implement RBAC, least-privilege access models, and identity governance practices Support and advise on identity-related governance within AWS, Azure, and Microsoft Entra ID environments Conduct IAM and cloud security reviews to identify gaps, vulnerabilities, and remediation opportunities Partner with security, cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to implement secure access management practices Develop and maintain documentation related to IAM architecture, cloud security controls, governance processes, and AI-related security practices Contribute to AI-focused initiatives, including AI governance, AI security, AI platform support, or cloud enablement for AI use cases Work closely with teams involved in defining and implementing the organization’s AI roadmap and research initiatives Support automation and continuous monitoring of IAM configurations, access controls, and cloud security posture using scripting and security tooling where applicable Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in IT / cybersecurity / cloud security, including strong hands-on work in cloud governance, IAM, and AI-related initiatives Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure Strong understanding of cloud governance, cloud security, and cloud management practices Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), including identity governance, role-based access control, least privilege, access reviews, and cloud identity/security controls Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, Azure RBAC, and cloud-based identity management practices Required experience working with AI initiatives, AI technologies, AI security, AI governance, or AI-enabled cloud/security programs Ability to operate in a role that spans Cloud + Identity + AI, rather than specializing in only one of those areas Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages for automation and operational support Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across security, cloud, infrastructure, and AI-focused teams Preferred Qualifications Experience with GCP IAM or broader multi-cloud IAM/security environments Experience with AI governance, AI risk, AI security assessments, or secure enablement of AI platforms/use cases Familiarity with modern authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, and OIDC Experience with PAM / identity governance tools such as CyberArk, SailPoint, or similar platforms Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation Experience with cloud security posture management, SIEM/security monitoring, or automated remediation of IAM/security issues Understanding of compliance/security frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, or similar Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will bring: Strong experience in cloud governance and cloud security, especially in AWS and Azure Solid hands-on experience in IAM, identity governance, and cloud access/security controls Practical experience supporting AI initiatives, AI governance, AI security, or AI-related cloud programs The ability to work across Cloud, Identity, and AI in a blended role rather than a single-domain specialist capacity Comfort operating in an evolving environment where cloud governance and AI strategy are closely connected Key Must-Haves Cloud: Strong experience with cloud governance, cloud management, and security in AWS and Azure Identity: Hands-on IAM / identity governance experience, including Entra ID / Azure AD, RBAC, least privilege, and cloud access controls AI: Required experience supporting AI initiatives, AI technologies, AI governance, AI security, or AI-enabled enterprise programs