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Accenture

Porto; Portugal

IAM Security Consultant

Posted 17 Sept

Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Work style
Not stated
Full-time
Area
Security engineering

At a glance

The role in plain English

This role focuses on designing, implementing and supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions for clients across Europe. It suits professionals with extensive hands-on experience in IAM platforms and protocols, who are comfortable working in international teams. Day-to-day tasks include configuring IAM tools, integrating with systems, supporting IAM processes, and contributing to architecture and strategy. Regular travel within Europe may be required for project delivery and client meetings.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement IAM solutions for clients
  • Configure and customise IAM platforms
  • Integrate IAM tools with target systems
  • Support IAM activities such as role mining and access reviews
  • Contribute to IAM architecture and strategy

What they're looking for

Essential

  • At least 5 years IAM project experience
  • Strong knowledge of IAM concepts and protocols
  • Experience with at least one IAM platform
  • Understanding of directory services and web services
  • Fluency in English

Nice to have

  • Experience with One Identity Manager
  • Programming or scripting knowledge
  • IAM or security certifications
  • Cloud IAM experience

Core skills

  • IAM platforms
  • SAML
  • OAuth
  • OpenID Connect
  • Active Directory
  • LDAP
  • REST/SOAP
  • Access reviews

Certifications mentioned

  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • CIAM
  • Azure AD
  • SailPoint certification (unspecified)

The shape of the job

Technical depth

4/5

FoundationalSpecialist

Pace

3/5

SteadyFast-moving

Ownership

3/5

GuidedSelf-directed

Teamwork

4/5

Heads-downHighly collaborative

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  1. 01Describe your experience configuring and customising IAM platforms.
  2. 02How have you integrated IAM tools with cloud or on-premises systems?
  3. 03Which IAM protocols have you implemented and what challenges did you face?
  4. 04Explain your approach to role mining and access certification processes.

About Accenture

Accenture CyberSecurity delivers cybersecurity projects and solutions for organisations across Europe, supporting the full security lifecycle.

Full job descriptionAs published by Accenture

Accenture CyberSecurity

Accenture CyberSecurity helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover across all aspects of the security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business and industry. Leveraging our global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, end‑to‑end solutions tailored to our clients’ needs across their entire value chain, helping them build cyber resilience and grow with confidence.

Selected candidates will take part in IAM Security projects for global and leading companies across Europe, working in complex, international environments.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, implement and support Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions aligned with business requirements and security policies
  • Configure and customize IAM platforms such as SailPoint, One Identity, Saviynt, ForgeRock, Okta and Ping Identity
  • Develop and maintain integrations between IAM tools and target systems (Active Directory, LDAP, SAP, databases, cloud platforms)
  • Support IAM activities including role mining, policy definition, access certifications and access reviews
  • Contribute to IAM architecture and strategy covering SSO, MFA, identity federation and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Participate in project planning, documentation, testing, and go‑live support within global delivery teams

What You’ll Bring

  • At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in IAM projects (scope adjusted according to seniority)
  • Strong knowledge of IAM concepts: user lifecycle management, access provisioning, authentication and authorization, SSO, RBAC/ABAC, and identity federation
  • Experience with one or more IAM platforms, including SailPoint IdentityNow / IdentityIQ, One Identity Manager, Saviynt, ForgeRock, Ping Identity or Okta
  • Solid understanding of IAM-related protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and SCIM
  • Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD), databases, and web services (REST/SOAP)
  • Fluency in English

Legal : Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Experience with One Identity Manager (particularly for provisioning, workflows, and customization)
  • Programming/scripting knowledge (Java, PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL)
  • Certifications in IAM or security domains (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM, Azure AD, SailPoint, One Identity)
  • Cloud IAM experience (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM, Google Cloud IAM)
  • Familiarity with PAM tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
  • Fluency in other European languages (e.g., French, German, Spanish)

Additional Information

Flexibility for regular travel within Europe for key project deliveries and client meetings.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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