IAM Consultant - London

Accenture
Manchester, UK
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Identity and Access Management Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP) OAuth OpenID Azure Active Directory Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) Okta Togaf SailPoint

Job description

  • Support and deliver complex Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) implementations across leading platforms (e.g. SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, Okta)
  • Work directly with clients to understand challenges and deliver practical, high-impact identity solutions
  • Build deep expertise in at least one leading IGA tool and contribute to multi-platform delivery environments
  • Contribute to internal initiatives, helping shape and grow the IAM capability across the practice
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes in enterprise environments

Requirements

Essential Skills

  • Extensive experience in IAM / security architecture
  • Proven delivery of IGA solutions in enterprise environments
  • Hands-on experience with tools (SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, Okta)
  • Strong knowledge of access control, SSO, MFA, and protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP)
  • Experience with cloud identity platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID, AWS IAM)

Desirable Skills

  • Certifications (CISSP, CISM, TOGAF) or advanced degree
  • Experience with PAM solutions
  • Exposure to regulations (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA)

Benefits & conditions

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 - 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About the company

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge., Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces .

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