Security Managed Services Specialist

Accenture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in the Riyadh area is looking for an experienced professional in Identity Governance and Administration. The ideal candidate will develop and implement strategies for identity and access management, leveraging their 4+ years of experience in IT services and information security. Strong customer-facing skills and familiarity with IAM systems are essential for this role, ensuring effective client engagement and security compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT services and information security.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in identity and access management.
• Proven ability to contribute in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements for Identity Governance and Administration solutions.
• Build policies, processes and frameworks related to identity and access management.
• Conduct assessments of existing IAM processes and systems to identify improvements.

Skills

Identity Governance and Administration

Identity Lifecycle Management

RBAC and Role Engineering

Customer-facing skills

Multitasking

Tools

SailPoint

Okta

LDAP

Active Directory

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Song, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 744,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

About Accenture Security

Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services. Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers.

Accenture Security provides comprehensive security services – from security strategy development, to business transformation, to managed security services – on demand and at a global scale to help mitigate risks and take full advantage of advanced technologies and proven risk management models. Our experienced team of global security professionals helps businesses understand their risks and build resilience from the inside out, giving them the confidence to focus on what matters most: innovation and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze requirements for Identity Governance and Administration solutions.
• Building policies, processes and frameworks related to identity and Access management (e.g. identity lifecycle management, requesting access, auditing permissions).
• Conduct assessments of clients' existing IAM processes, systems, and controls to identify areas for improvement.
• Working with clients to develop Identity and Access Management strategies, architectures, and implementation plans.
• Defining technical and business requirements for identity and access management solutions
• Advises on the implementation of new IAM features that are tailored to the specific environment.
• Establishes the link between the IAM team and the business stakeholders, capturing their evolving requirements and communicating about the IAM program roadmap.
• Focuses on the efficient deployment, roll‑out, and transition of new features and versions of the IAM platform.
• Configure and customize IGA and Access Management platforms to align with clients' business processes and security policies.
• Develop and implement access control policies, roles, and entitlements to ensure appropriate levels of access across systems and applications.
• Provide guidance and expertise on best practices for identity lifecycle management, access certification, role‑based access control, and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, IT, and compliance, to integrate IGA solutions into clients' environments.
• Provide training and support to clients' teams to facilitate adoption and ongoing management of IGA solutions.
• Interacts with the vendor and service providers to address contractual agreements related to the IAM platform.
• Prepares updates and reports to management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record with 4+ years of experience in IT services and information security
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working on identity and access management.
• Familiarity with identity and Access management systems (SailPoint, Entra ID, ForgeRock, Okta, Novell) and Directories an (LDAP, AD).
• Familiarity with BeyondTrust
• Familiarity with RBAC and Role Engineering.
• Prior consulting experience and Excellent customer-facing skills are highly desirable
• Proven ability to work and contribute to a team oriented environment
• Demonstrated multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills