Identity Access Management (IDAM/IAM) Consultant - Principal Consultant

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Lead and shape IDAM services within a cyber security consultancy, managing large-scale projects while mentoring a team and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Do you want to boost your career and collaborate with expert, talented colleagues to solve and deliver against our clients' most important challenges? We are growing and are looking for people to join our team. You'll be part of an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment of 300.000 employees. Our dynamic organization allows you to work across functional business pillars, contributing your ideas, experiences, diverse thinking, and a strong mindset. Are you ready?

Role Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced Principal Identity Access Management (IDAM/IAM) Consultant to lead and shape our IDAM services within the cyber security consultancy. This is a key leadership role where you will manage client engagements, lead proposals, and provide strategic direction for large-scale IDAM projects across multiple sectors. As an expert in common IDAM technologies and methodologies, you will design and implement robust solutions that align with business and regulatory requirements while managing and mentoring a team of consultants. 

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Lead IDAM Proposals & Strategy: Develop and lead proposals for IDAM/IAM solutions, working with stakeholders to understand client needs and define project scope. 

·       Client Engagement Leadership: Oversee and manage client engagements, ensuring successful delivery of IDAM services, including solution design, implementation, and integration. 

·       Technical Authority: Serve as the technical expert in IDAM, providing guidance on solutions and architectures involving common IDAM technologies (e.g., Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint, Microsoft Azure AD). 

·       Solution Design: Design secure, scalable identity access management solutions that address client-specific business challenges while adhering to industry best practices and regulatory requirements. 

·       Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and mentor a team of consultants, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and professional development. 

·       Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders to align identity management strategies with broader security and business objectives. 

·       Security Frameworks & Compliance: Ensure IDAM solutions comply with security frameworks and regulatory standards, such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST, and industry best practices. 

·       Risk Management: Identify and manage security risks related to identity access management systems, advising on mitigation strategies and secure architecture principles. 

·       Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in IDAM, driving continuous improvement and innovation in our consultancy’s offerings. 

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience: 

·       Extensive experience in delivering complex IDAM/IAM projects, including strategy, design, and implementation. 

·       Deep knowledge of common IDAM technologies (e.g., Okta, Ping Identity, SailPoint, ForgeRock, Microsoft Azure AD). 

·       Strong understanding of identity governance, access controls, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA). 

·       Proven experience leading IDAM/IAM engagements, including managing client relationships and directing project teams. 

·       Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). 

·       Ability to balance security with business requirements, managing risk while ensuring effective access management controls. 

·       Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team of consultants. 

Qualifications: 

·       Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). 

·       Additional certifications in IDAM technologies (e.g., Okta Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator). 

·       Experience managing IDAM/IAM projects across various industries such as Financial Services, Healthcare, and Government. 

·       Additional certifications in Cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS)

Given that this is just a short snapshot of the role we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements listed above. We are looking for individuals who strive to make an impact and are eager to learn. If this sounds like you and you feel you have the skills and experience required, then please apply now.

Benefits

About Infosys Consulting

Be part of a globally renowned management consulting firm on the front-line of industry disruption and at the cutting edge of technology.  We work with market leading brands across sectors. Our culture is inclusive and entrepreneurial. Being a mid-size consultancy within the scale of Infosys gives us the global reach to partner with our clients throughout their transformation journey.

Our core values, IC-LIFE, form a common code that helps us move forward. IC-LIFE stands for Inclusion, Equity and Diversity, Client, Leadership, Integrity, Fairness, and Excellence. To learn more about Infosys Consulting and our values, please visit our careers page.

Within Europe, we are recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths. Infosys is on the Germany’s top employers list for 2023. Management Consulting Magazine named us on their list of Best Firms to Work for. Furthermore, Infosys has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, a global certification company, for its exceptional standards in employee conditions across Europe for five years in a row.

We offer industry-leading compensation and benefits, along with top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal ambitions. Curious to learn more? We’d love to hear from you.... Apply today!

Where Innovation meets Excellence. Infosys Consulting is a globally renowned management consulting firm that is on the front-line of industry disruption. We are a mid-size player with a supportive, entrepreneurial spirit that works with a market-leading brand in every sector, while our parent organization Infosys is a top-5 powerhouse IT brand that is outperforming the market and experiencing rapid growth. Our consulting business is annually recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths we offer to our consultants. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture that inspires everyone to deliver their best.

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