Security Consultant - IAM

Overview

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage IAM solutions aligned with business and security requirements
• Administer and secure Active Directory (AD), including:
• User, group, and role management
• GPOs, OU structure, and access controls
• AD security hardening and audits
• Implement and operate Privileged Identity Management (PIM):
• Role-based access
• Just-in-Time (JIT) access
• Approval workflows and access reviews
• Implement and manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions:
• Vaulting, credential rotation, and session monitoring
• Privileged account onboarding and lifecycle management
• Conduct access reviews, certifications, and audits
• Monitor and respond to IAM-related security events and incidents
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security standards
• Work closely with SOC, Infra, Cloud, and Application teams
• Lead IAM-related incident response and root cause analysis
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
  

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory (AD)
• Azure AD / Entra ID (preferred)

• LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect
• Certifications (preferred):
• Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator
• CyberArk / PAM certifications
• CISSP / CISM (added advantage)
  

• Experience in cloud IAM (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Automation using PowerShell / Python
• Understanding of Zero Trust architecture
• ITIL / service management experience
• Experience handling audits and regulatory requirements