Senior IAM Consultant (m / w / d)

Xcede; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A well-established European organisation is seeking a Senior Consultant for Identity & Access Management (IAM). This role involves overseeing IAM processes, improving identity governance, and protecting critical systems. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, several years of experience in IAM, and be fluent in both German and English. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Modern, flexible working model

Structured learning and training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Several years’ experience in Identity & Access Management, Information Security, or IT Risk Management.
• Experience coordinating or leading sub-projects within IAM or IT security programs.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and drive practical solutions.

Aufgaben

• Act as a key contact for IAM operations, ensuring access requests, approvals, and reviews are handled efficiently.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to design role models, access matrices, and authorisation standards.
• Define KPIs and build dashboards that provide visibility into IAM performance and compliance posture.

Kenntnisse

Identity and Access Management

IT Security

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or related field

Tools

IAM tools and frameworks

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Consultant - Identity & Access Management (IAM) (m / w / d)

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Take Your IAM Career to the Next Level

Are you passionate about Identity & Access Management (IAM) and eager to make an impact in a forward-thinking enterprise environment? The company I am partnered with is looking for an experienced IAM Consultant to strengthen their security and governance capabilities and help shape the future of secure digital access.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of IAM processes, drive improvements in identity governance, and play a key role in protecting business-critical systems through effective access management.

Your Role – Secure, Streamline, Strengthen

As an IAM Specialist, you will be responsible for the design, maintenance, and continuous optimization of identity and access management processes and systems within a large-scale organisation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Act as a key contact for IAM operations, ensuring access requests, approvals, and reviews are handled efficiently and securely
• Analyse existing identity processes and implement improvements.
• Support and refine privileged access management (PAM) workflows to strengthen protection of critical accounts
• Collaborate with IT and business units to design role models, access matrices, and authorisation standards
• Define KPIs and build dashboards that provide visibility into IAM performance and compliance posture
• Contribute to audits, control testing, and reporting to governance and risk stakeholders
• Participate in the definition of future IAM architectures, automation, and process optimization initiatives
• Advise on IAM best practices and emerging technologies across cloud and hybrid environments

Your Background – Analytical, Collaborative, and Technically Grounded

You’re comfortable navigating between business and IT — understanding both compliance requirements and technical implementation.

Requirements :

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or related field
• Several years’ experience in Identity & Access Management, Information Security, or IT Risk Management
• Knowledge of IAM tools and frameworks, including role-based access control (RBAC), certification campaigns, and PAM solutions
• Experience coordinating or leading sub-projects within IAM or IT security programs
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and drive practical solutions
• Fluent in German and English, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Modern, flexible working model – hybrid options available
• International, collaborative environment with real development potential
• Structured learning and training opportunities in IAM and cybersecurity

About the Employer

Our client is a well-established European organisation undergoing a major digital transformation. Security and identity management are top priorities, and you’ll join a motivated team driving change across technology and governance functions.