Identity & Access Consultant

Identity & Access Consultant

Overview:
Security is a top priority for our business. Our Group Security department uses the ISO 27000 framework to meet financial service provider requirements. This framework helps protect information assets in terms of confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, and availability.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is critical, ensuring only authorized users have access to necessary IT resources while maintaining the principle of least privilege. We achieve this using standard industry solutions for both on-premises and cloud applications. Automated processes ensure compliance even with organizational changes.

Area of Work:

As an Identity & Access Management Specialist, you will develop, maintain, and enhance our IAM landscape. You will ensure compliance with external regulations, internal policies, and corresponding IAM processes.

Responsibilities:

Deliver sprint tasks aligned with the Cloud IAM domain’s strategic plan.
Integrate Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) capabilities with the central IAM tool.
Design lifecycle processes for service accounts/principals and establish governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security standards through effective access policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM/Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions into the existing infrastructure.
Conduct regular access reviews and enforce Least Privilege (LoP) principles.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for IAM/PAM.
Provide guidance on IAM/PAM matters and support audit activities.

Profile:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IAM/PAM projects.
In-depth knowledge of at least one common IAM/PAM solution (e.g., SailPoint IIQ, CyberArk, MS Entra ID).
Hands-on experience with IAM services in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Microsoft Azure is required.
Knowledge of Secrets Management, CIEM, and Zero Trust is advantageous.
Experience in handling IAM/PAM-related audits is desired.
Proficient in SQL for data retrieval and analysis.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines is an added advantage.
Ability to structure options and present proposals to senior management.
Proactive thinking and ability to work independently on solutions.
Fluent in English; German is an added advantage.
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, GCP/Azure, or IAM/PAM tool-specific certifications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent presentation and documentation skills.