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Senior Strategic Consultant, Identity and Access Management, Mandiant

Senior Strategic Consultant, Identity and Access Management, Mandiant

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Cyber Security

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Job Description

As a Senior Strategic Consultant specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM), you'll help clients build secure digital identity ecosystems. Responsibilities include assessing current IAM infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities, developing customized strategies to enhance security and streamline access management, developing IAM policies and procedures, and working with clients to develop an infrastructure business strategy for IAM technologies. You will also lead consulting engagements, develop deliverables, and work with cross-functional teams to produce prioritized results aligned to client needs. The role involves working with various IAM platforms, understanding emerging trends like zero trust, and presenting complex concepts to stakeholders.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
4+ years experience in cybersecurity solutions and programs
4+ years IAM experience
Ability to travel up to 20%
Lead consulting engagements and develop deliverables

Good to have:

Cloud certifications (e.g., CCSP, CCSK, CISSP)
Experience with IAM platforms (Ping Identity, Active Directory)
Experience with data classification and governance
Knowledge of PAM tools and practices
Understanding of AI implications for IAM

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions and programs across security domains.
4 years of experience with identity and access management (IAM).
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred qualifications:

Certifications related to specific Cloud Platforms Industry-standard cloud certifications (e.g., CCSP, CCSK, etc.), or other industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.).
Experience working with IAM platforms such as Ping Identity, Active Directory OpenLDAP, OpenDJ. Experience with emerging trends in IAM, including adaptive authentication, behavioral analytics, and zero trust architectures.
Experience in data classification and governance frameworks.
Knowledge of privileged access management (PAM) tools and practices.
Knowledge of advanced IAM solutions such as SailPoint, Entitle, Saviynt, Authomize, and similar platforms.
Understanding of AI developments and their implications for IAM.

About the job

As a Security Consultant, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare for, proactively mitigate, and detect and respond to cyber security threats. Security Consultants have an understanding of computer science, operating system functionality and networking, cloud services, corporate network environments and how to apply this knowledge to cyber security threats.

As a Security Consultant, you could work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage. You may also test client networks, applications and devices by emulating the latest techniques to help them defend against threats, and will be the technical advocate for information security requirements and provide an in-depth understanding of the information security domain. You will also articulate and present complex concepts to business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical contributors and successfully lead complex engagements alongside cross functional teams.

As a Strategic Security Consultant specializing in Enterprise and Customer Identity and Access Management (IAM), you will provide clients with comprehensive solutions to address the unique challenges associated with managing digital identities and access privileges. You will work with clients to assess their current IAM infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and develop customized strategies to enhance security and streamline access management processes. Your focus on IAM will ensure that clients have a secure and efficient digital identity ecosystem, enabling them to protect sensitive information, comply with regulatory requirements, and mitigate the risk of unauthorized access. In addition, you will help clients assess, design, and build security programs.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000-$193,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

Develop roadmaps and recommendations to drive client enhancements of their cloud security architecture, governance, and standards.
Lead execution of consulting engagements and development of deliverables from start to finish. Work with other team members to produce prioritized results aligned to client needs and risk profile.
Develop IAM policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with industry regulations.
Provide necessary insights and thought leadership to support client acquisition and management of necessary resources to support all IAM functions, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support IT enterprise goals, and reduce overall organizational risk.
Work with clients to develop an infrastructure business strategy for IAM technologies. Identify opportunities to enhance performance (productivity and efficiency) of client IAM programs (people, process and technology).

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$130.0K - $193.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$161.5K/yr avg.

Worldwide

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