IAM Consultant

About the job:

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions by blending risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security, and managed services. As an IAM Consultant at Accenture Middle East in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with clients, gather and analyze requirements for Identity Governance and Administration solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze requirements for Identity Governance and Administration solutions.
• Build policies, processes, and frameworks related to identity and Access Management.
• Conduct assessments of clients' existing IAM processes, systems, and controls to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop Identity and Access Management strategies, architectures, and implementation plans.
• Define technical and business requirements for identity and access management solutions.
• Advise on the implementation of new IAM features tailored to specific environments.
• Establish the link between the IAM team and business stakeholders, capturing evolving requirements and communicating about the IAM program roadmap.
• Focus on the efficient deployment, roll-out, and transition of new features and versions of the IAM platform.
• Configure and customize IGA and Access Management platforms to align with clients' business processes and security policies.
• Develop and implement access control policies, roles, and entitlements to ensure appropriate levels of access across systems and applications.
• Provide guidance on best practices for identity lifecycle management, access certification, role-based access control, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IGA solutions into clients' environments.
• Provide training and support to clients' teams to facilitate adoption and ongoing management of IGA solutions.
• Interact with vendors and service providers to address contractual agreements related to the IAM platform.
• Prepare updates and reports for management.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in IT services and information security.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working on identity and access management.
• Familiarity with identity and Access management systems (SailPoint, Entra ID, ForgeRock, Okta, Novell) and Directories (LDAP, AD).
• Familiarity with RBAC and Role Engineering.
• Prior consulting experience and excellent customer-facing skills are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Why join us?

• Transparent, fast-paced career progression with continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
• Work alongside Accenture experts tackling industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
• Flexible work arrangements and competitive rewards.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology to deepen existing skills and contribute to creating the latest business trends.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the communities we work and live in.

Next Steps:

If this role excites you and aligns with your career goals, apply now to join our team at Accenture Middle East in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Explore more about life @AccentureMiddleEast on social media to stay updated with our latest news.