Identity Access Management (IAM) Consultant

Avanade Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade Inc. in Amsterdam is seeking an IAM (Senior) Consultant to shape secure digital futures by designing and implementing Identity and Access Management solutions for on-prem and cloud environments.

You will advise clients, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply Microsoft Azure security capabilities alongside market vendors to deliver robust security architectures and practical hands-on implementations.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting and client advisory roles.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and take initiative independently.
• Technical expertise in Microsoft Cloud Security technologies.
• In-depth understanding of IAM technologies, LDAP, SSO, RBAC and MFA.
• Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python and PowerShell
• Understanding of Cloud security frameworks and knowledge of protocols like OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect.
• Familiarity with Cloud Migration challenges and current industry trends.
• Strong skills in creative problem-solve and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Technical certifications like CISSP, SC-300, SC-900, AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-500 would be good to have.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on best practices and strategies for securing on-prem and cloud environments.
• Implement IAM/IGA/PIM solutions addressing complex security challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive security solutions.
• Engage with Avanade and Accenture clients on security projects.
• Maintain knowledge of Microsoft Security technology through hands-on work.

Skills

IAM technologies

LDAP

SSO

RBAC

MFA

Java

Python

PowerShell

OAuth

SAML

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Active Directory

Azure AD Governance

Azure Security capabilities

Job description

Are you passionate about Cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact? Join our dynamic team at Avanade as an IAM (Senior) Consultant. In this role, you'll engage directly with clients, contributing to transformative projects with a focus on Identity & Access Management. Collaborating with the Avanade Team, you'll drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge security technologies, honing your technical problem-solving skills through hands-on experience, particularly focused on Microsoft Azure Security capabilities and leading market vendors.

Key Responsibilities

As an IAM Consultant at Avanade, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape our clients' secure digital future. You will be advising clients on best practices and strategies for securing their on-prem and cloud environments, implement solutions that address complex security challenges, problem-solve to ensure robust and resilient security architectures, provide technical consulting on a wide range of security topics including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PIM) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive security solutions. You’ll become part of our dynamic security practice, where you'll have the opportunity to work with both Avanade and Accenture clients, ranging from medium to large global enterprises. We foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, encouraging innovation and continuous learning to stay at the forefront of Microsoft Security technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting and client advisory roles.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and take initiative independently.
• Technical expertise in Microsoft Cloud Security technologies.
• In-depth understanding of IAM technologies, LDAP, SSO, RBAC and MFA.
• Experience with programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python and PowerShell
• Understanding of Cloud security frameworks and knowledge of protocols like OAuth, SAML and OpenID Connect.
• Familiarity with Cloud Migration challenges and current industry trends.
• Strong skills in creative problem-solve and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Technical certifications like CISSP, SC-300, SC-900, AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-500 would be good to have.

About You

• 2-5 years of foundational experience in the Security technology industry.
• Experience with security and cloud standards such as ISO2717, NIST, CIS, Azure Benchmark, etc.
• Technical expertise in Microsoft Security, Compliance and Governance tools like Entra ID, Active Directory, Azure B2C, Microsoft Entra External ID, Microsoft Entra ID Governance.
• Familiarity with Azure ecosystem and security baseline configurations.
• Big interest in Advanced Identity topics and the Microsoft solution suite.
• Proficiency in consulting practices including stakeholder engagement and documentation.Experience with non-Microsoft IAM, IGA, PAM solutions like Quest, OneIdentity, Sailpoint, CyberArk would be a pre.