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

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 SME, you will help clients enhance user experience, reduce risk, and increase operational efficiency by designing and implementing robust identity solutions using Microsoft Entra, Saviynt, and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct current state assessments and perform capability maturity
• Develop IAM strategy and roadmaps, including operating models, governance, policies, procedures, and standards
• Solution Design & Implementation
• Architect and implement identity Governance solutions using technologies like Microsoft Entra, Saviynt
• Support development of RBAC models, workflows, and access certification campaigns
• Onboard applications and integrate with directories, HR systems, and cloud platforms
• Implement identity lifecycle management process (provisioning, de-provisioning, access reviews)
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to collect business, compliance, and technical requirements pertaining to identity governance
• Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops and conduct thorough assessments to ensure identity governance programs comply with relevant regulatory standards (including SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and others)
• Address and resolve advanced technical challenges by acting as the primary escalation resource during both deployment and ongoing operations
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing
• Provide technical expertise for pre-sales and business development activities during client engagements and RFP processes

Skills & Attributes for Success

• Hands-on experience with Saviynt or Microsoft Entra configuration and implementation
• Understanding of identity lifecycle management and access governance
• Knowledge of RBAC, ABAC, SoD policies, and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), directory services (AD, LDAP), protocols SAML, SCIM, REST APIs and JDBC
• Basic scripting skills (Java, BeanShell, PowerShell) and API integration knowledge
• Broad understanding of IAM: authentication, authorization, provisioning, federation, and privileged access
• Experience with API integration and connector development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong process definition, workflow design, and process mapping skills

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, Saviynt, and similar IAM solutions
• Relevant certifications (Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator, Saviynt Certified Professional, CISSP, CISM)

Pay

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $104,800 to $192,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $125,800 to $218,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

Schedule

Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $104,800 to $192,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $125,800 to $218,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.

What We Offer

• You’ll be empowered in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
• We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences.
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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact the Talent Shared Services Team at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.