Cyber - Digital Identity SME - Manager - Consulting

Cyber - Digital Identity SME - Manager - Consulting

Location:

Anywhere in Country

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In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations face increasingly complex cybersecurity risks and regulatory pressures. Identity—both human and non‑human—is at the core of every enterprise. As a Digital Identity & Authentication SME, you will help clients enhance user experience, reduce risk, and increase operational efficiency by designing and implementing robust identity solutions using Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping, Saviynt, and related technologies.

• Strategy & Assessment
  • Conduct current state and application access assessments
  • Perform capability maturity and benchmarking assessments
  • Analyze IAM data and provide actionable insights
  • Develop IAM strategy and roadmaps, including operating models, governance, policies, procedures, and standards
• Solution Design & Implementation
  • Architect and implement identity and authentication solutions using Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping, Saviynt
  • Design cloud security and IAM architectures for Azure, AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments
  • Implement cloud IAM services (e.g., provisioning, authentication, authorization, identity management)
  • Design and re‑engineer processes for centralized cloud access provisioning
• Access Management & Governance
  • Implement access management standards (SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth, SCIM)
  • Support privileged access management, roles and rules management, and segregation of duties (SOD)
  • Assist with IAM program management and compliance activities
• Client Engagement
  • Align security management strategies with business goals
  • Communicate security trends, risks, and solutions to clients and internal teams
  • Deliver quality client services and presentations

• Deep knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) technologies and industry trends
• Experience with user provisioning, role‑based access control, directory services, and web access control solutions
• Understanding of access control concepts (directory services, SAML, LDAP, PKI)
• Strong process definition, workflow design, and process mapping skills
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for cybersecurity

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6‑8 years of relevant work experience (or 3‑5 years with a graduate degree)
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping, Saviynt, and similar IAM solutions
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPM, CRISC) preferred
• Valid driver’s license and passport; willingness to travel as needed

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary ranging from $144,900 to $265,800 (US); higher ranges apply to certain metro areas. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, paid time off, and flexible vacation policies.
• Hybrid work model: most external, client‑serving roles work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Flexible vacation policy that lets you decide how much time off you need, with time off for EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.

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