IAM Consultant
Role Description & Technical Scope
In this role you will manage complex identity challenges for clients and deliver end‑to‑end IAG programs. You will shape architecture and governance of identity, access and authentication across large environments. You will lead development and implementation of IAG solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to drive secure, scalable access models. This opportunity lets you influence key security outcomes while engaging with high‑impact client projects at a global firm.
Pay / Benefits- 25 days’ vacation per year
- private medical insurance
- 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work
- Manage client challenges in a dynamic IAM environment from conception to sign‑off
- Design and implement comprehensive identity and access governance (IAG) strategies
- Develop and maintain architecture for identity management, access control, authentication and authorization
- Ensure IAG solutions align with business objectives, security policies and regulatory requirements
- Lead development and deployment of IAG solutions (RBAC, ABAC, privilege management)
- Design provisioning/deprovisioning workflows and access request, approvals, certifications processes
- Collaborate with software teams to integrate IAG with existing IT infrastructure and applications
- Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, SOX; perform risk assessments and mitigate risks
- Maintain audit trails and reporting for identity and access activities
- Collaborate with security, IT and business stakeholders; provide technical leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s or certifications a plus
- 7+ years of IAM or security architecture experience
- Proven design and implementation experience of IAG solutions in large‑scale environments
- Deep knowledge of IGA tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Oracle Identity Governance)
- Strong understanding of access control models, identity federation, SSO and MFA
- Proficiency in SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect and LDAP
- Experience with cloud‑based identity management (Azure AD, AWS IAM)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional teams
- SailPoint
- Okta
- Oracle Identity Governance
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: United Kingdom
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: General
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