IAM Security Consultant

Accenture; Portugal; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Portugal is seeking experienced IAM Security professionals to design and implement solutions for global clients. The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience in IAM projects and strong knowledge of IAM concepts along with the ability to work in complex environments.

Candidates will work with IAM platforms like SailPoint, ForgeRock, and Okta, contributing to the architecture and strategy of IAM services. This position involves regular travel within Europe for key project deliveries.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in IAM projects.
• Strong knowledge of user lifecycle management and access provisioning.
• Experience with IAM platforms like SailPoint and Okta.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IAM solutions aligned with security policies.
• Configure IAM platforms such as SailPoint and Okta.
• Support IAM activities including access certifications.

Skills

IAM project experience

Knowledge of IAM concepts

Experience with IAM platforms

Understanding of IAM protocols

Fluency in English

Tools

SailPoint

One Identity

Saviynt

ForgeRock

Azure AD

Job description

Accenture CyberSecurity

Accenture CyberSecurity helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover across all aspects of the security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business and industry. Leveraging our global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, end-to-end solutions tailored to our clients' needs across their entire value chain, helping them build cyber resilience and grow with confidence.

Selected candidates will take part in IAM Security projects for global and leading companies across Europe, working in complex, international environments.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement and support Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions aligned with business requirements and security policies
• Configure and customize IAM platforms such as SailPoint, One Identity, Saviynt, ForgeRock, Okta and Ping Identity
• Develop and maintain integrations between IAM tools and target systems (Active Directory, LDAP, SAP, databases, cloud platforms)
• Support IAM activities including role mining, policy definition, access certifications and access reviews
• Contribute to IAM architecture and strategy covering SSO, MFA, identity federation and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Participate in project planning, documentation, testing, and go-live support within global delivery teams

What You'll Bring

• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in IAM projects (scope adjusted according to seniority)
• Strong knowledge of IAM concepts: user lifecycle management, access provisioning, authentication and authorization, SSO, RBAC/ABAC, and identity federation
• Experience with one or more IAM platforms, including SailPoint IdentityNow / IdentityIQ, One Identity Manager, Saviynt, ForgeRock, Ping Identity or Okta
• Solid understanding of IAM‑related protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and SCIM
• Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD), databases, and web services (REST/SOAP)
• Fluency in English

Legal

Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with One Identity Manager (particularly for provisioning, workflows, and customization)
• Programming/scripting knowledge (Java, PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL)
• Certifications in IAM or security domains (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM, Azure AD, SailPoint, One Identity)
• Cloud IAM experience (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM, Google Cloud IAM)
• Familiarity with PAM tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
• Fluency in other European languages (e.g., French, German, Spanish)

Additional Information

Flexibility for regular travel within Europe for key project deliveries and client meetings.

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