Cyber - Digital Identity SME - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

EY · Kansas City, MO · 2 wk ago

On-siteArt & Creative$145k–$266k/yrFull-time

About the role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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)
- Aid 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

Skills & Attributes

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

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of relevant work experience (or 2–3 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

What We Look For

We seek intellectually curious professionals with a genuine passion for cybersecurity and digital identity. If you have the confidence and technical expertise to become a leading expert in this field, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

Cumulative compensation and benefits package
Medical and dental coverage
Pension and 401(k) plans
Flexible vacation policy
Additional paid time off options

EY

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