IAM Senior Consultant

BDO Belgium; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDO Academy

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Wellbeing

Job summary

BDO Belgium is seeking an IAM Consultant to strengthen digital security and risk management across client engagements within Risk Advisory. You will design operating models, perform maturity assessments, and drive IAM roadmaps for a diverse range of industries, collaborating with IT, security and business teams.

You will implement IAM solutions, support regulatory compliance and help translate complex findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Security Architecture or a related field.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with IAM domains such as Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Access Management.
• Familiarity with leading IAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), CyberArk, One Identity, Okta or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design IAM operating models and governance structures that align with objectives and risk appetite.
• Lead IAM maturity assessments and benchmark against industry good practices.
• Develop pragmatic IAM roadmaps, business cases and multi-year transformation plans.
• Assist clients in deploying, configuring and optimizing IAM technologies.
• Support regulatory compliance through effective identity governance and access controls.
• Design secure provisioning, role management, recertification and access review processes.
• Collaborate with IT, security, risk and business teams to align IAM initiatives with requirements.
• Translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Dutch-English fluency

Education

Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security/CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

IAM solutions (SailPoint/Saviynt/Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD)

Job description

Are you passionate about helping organizations strengthen their digital security while enabling business growth? As an IAM Consultant within BDO’s Risk Advisory practice, you’ll help clients design, implement and optimize Identity & Access Management (IAM) frameworks that protect critical assets, manage risks and support regulatory compliance. Join a team that combines technical expertise, business understanding and a pragmatic approach to cybersecurity and risk management.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you’ll contribute to delivering IAM and cybersecurity projects for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Design IAM operating models: Define IAM operating models, governance structures, roles and responsibilities that align with organizational objectives and risk appetite..
• Conduct IAM maturity assessments: Lead IAM maturity assessments and benchmark organizations against industry good practices.
• Develop IAM roadmaps: Translate assessment findings into pragmatic IAM strategies, business cases and multi-year transformation roadmaps.
• Implement IAM solutions: Assist clients in the deployment, configuration and optimization of IAM technologies, including identity lifecycle management, access governance and privileged access management.
• Support regulatory compliance: Help clients comply with cybersecurity, risk management and data protection requirements through effective identity governance and access controls.
• Design secure processes: Contribute to the design of user provisioning, role management, recertification and access review processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with IT, security, risk and business teams to align IAM initiatives with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver impactful recommendations: Translate technical findings into actionable insights and pragmatic recommendations for management and key stakeholders.

What do you bring to the table?

We’re looking for a consultant who combines technical IAM expertise with strong communication skills and a client-centric mindset. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Security Architecture or a related field.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with one or more IAM domains such as Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Access Management.
• Familiarity with leading IAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), CyberArk, One Identity, Okta or similar platforms is considered a strong asset.
• Lead workstreams, coach junior consultants and manage client stakeholders throughout IAM transformation engagements.
• Ability to analyse complex environments, identify risks and develop practical solutions tailored to client needs.
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and explain complex concepts in a clear manner.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required. Knowledge of French is considered a strong asset.

What do we bring to the table?

According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing… But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer:

• Culture: You will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork.
• Development: You decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary through our BDO Academy.
• Impact: From day one, you will contribute to critical cybersecurity and risk management projects with tangible business impact.
• Growth: You get access to a broad range of learning opportunities, certifications and challenging advisory assignments.
• Network: You work closely with colleagues across Cybersecurity, Risk, Audit, Data & Digital and other business practices.
• Innovation: You will help clients navigate evolving cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies.
• Flexibility: You choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: Your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: You work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: You receive a competitive salary package with attractive benefits.
• Sustainability: You work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.