IAM Cyber Security Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, design, and implement IAM solutions including authentication, authorization, single sign-on (SSO), and privileged access management (PAM).
• Configure and manage IAM platforms such as Okta, SailPoint, Microsoft Azure AD, CyberArk, or Oracle Identity Manager.
• Develop IAM policies, standards, and procedures to enforce security and compliance requirements.
• Perform access reviews, user provisioning/deprovisioning, and role management to ensure least privilege access.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to integrate IAM with enterprise applications, cloud services, and on-premise systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and support audit and compliance activities related to identity and access controls.
• Troubleshoot IAM-related incidents and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging threats, and new IAM technologies.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or IT security consulting roles.
• Hands-on experience with IAM tools and platforms like Okta, SailPoint, Azure AD, CyberArk, or Ping Identity.
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts: authentication (MFA, SSO), authorization, identity lifecycle management, and directory services (LDAP, Active Directory).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, or NIST.
• Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills and Certifications:

• Certifications such as Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM), CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience with cloud IAM and security platforms (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud IAM).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Knowledge of API security and integration with IAM solutions.
• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments.