IBM Verify Consultant; Lead

Position: IBM Verify Consultant (Lead)
** Immediate Joiners--IBM ISVA and ISVG*
* Purpose:

- To design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, and compliant IAM solutions using IBM Security Verify Access and Governance across the enterprise.

Main Priorities:

- Design and architect robust IAM solutions using IBM ISVA and ISVG.
- Implement and integrate access management and identity governance across enterprise systems and applications.
- Define and enforce authentication, authorization, SSO, and governance strategies to strengthen security posture.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory frameworks through governance, audits, and risk assessments.
- Provide advanced (L3) support and maintain operational reliability of IAM platforms.
- Collaborate with business, infrastructure, and security teams to align IAM capabilities with organizational needs.
- Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and reusable IAM templates for consistent solution delivery.
- Mentor and guide technical teams in best practices for ISVA and ISVG configurations..

Key Outputs:

- IAM architecture documents (HLDs, LLDs, data flow diagrams).
- Designed and implemented ISVA solutions for SSO, federation, and access policies.
- Configured ISVG modules including lifecycle management, roles, workflows, and certification campaigns.
- Integrated IAM systems with AD, LDAP, HRMS, databases, and enterprise applications.
- Custom workflows and connectors built for various target systems.
- Compliance-ready IAM environment aligned with GDPR, SOX, ISO 27001.
- Access governance models and review processes implemented.
- Audit reports and risk assessment findings for IAM controls.
- Operational documentation, configuration standards, and platform guidelines.
- L3-level issue resolutions for ISVA and ISVG.
- Mentoring and guidance provided to implementation/operations teams.
- Reusable templates, standards, and automation scripts developed for IAM processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Skills/ Knowledge:

- Strong hands-on experience with IBM Security Verify Access (formerly ISAM) including
- WebSEAL, Reverse Proxy configuration, Junctions, ACLs, POPs, and Authorization Rules.
- Federation services (SAML 2.0, OIDC, OAuth 2.0).
- Risk-based authentication and adaptive access policies.
- Solid understanding of IBM Security Verify Governance (ISVG) modules:
- Identity Lifecycle Management, Role Management, Access Request workflows, and Certification campaigns.
- Connector configuration and integration with target systems (AD, DB, SAP, etc.).  Custom workflow development using JavaScript or Beanshell.
- Experience integrating with external identity providers (Azure AD, Okta, Ping, etc.) is a plus.
- Familiarity with REST/SOAP API integrations, LDAP, and scripting (Shell/Python).
- Architecture & Design o Proven experience in creating HLDs, LLDs, data flow diagrams, and integration architectures.
- Strong understanding of IAM concepts such as SSO, Federation, Provisioning, RBAC, and PAM.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and lead small to mid-sized project teams.

Certifications (any):

- IBM Certified Deployment Professional – IBM Security Verify Access
- IBM Certified Deployment Professional – IBM Security Verify Governance
- Prior experience in hybrid or cloud-based IAM deployments (e.g., IBM Verify SaaS, Azure AD).
- Knowledge of related technologies (SailPoint, Cyber Ark, or Forge Rock) is an added advantage

Experience (add relevant Exp also)

- Total

Experience:

5-9 years in IT, with at least 4–5 years of core IAM experience.
- Relevant Tools: IBM ISVA and ISVG