Senior Associate – IAM (SailPoint Engineer)

PwC Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking candidates for a role focused on Identity and Access Management (IAM) with a strong emphasis on SailPoint solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience and will facilitate IAM framework implementation to enhance client security. Responsibilities include governance support, project oversight, and documentation management. Proficiency in English and knowledge of Arabic are advantages. Expect a dynamic environment with significant engagement in KSA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Identity and Access Management.
• Solid hands-on experience with SailPoint solutions.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide IAM governance support and coordinate with technical teams.
• Support SailPoint implementation oversight in IAM initiatives.
• Perform project monitoring and ensure milestones are met.
• Assist in reviewing deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Help identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Documentation of processes and status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

SailPoint IdentityNow or IdentityIQ

IAM governance models

Regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)

Enterprise-level IAM environments

Project management

Documentation and communication skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Knowledge of Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field

SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer

SC-300

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Job Summary

This role is designed for candidates with 3+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), with a strong focus on SailPoint solutions. The successful candidate will support a large-scale client engagement in KSA by helping to govern, oversee, and support the implementation of an IAM framework. This position contributes directly to enhancing client security postures, enabling compliance, and ensuring sustainable IAM operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Daily tasks and delivery expectations

• IAM Governance Support: Provide assistance in coordinating between the IAM governance and technical teams to ensure alignment with strategy and delivery objectives.
• SailPoint Implementation Oversight: Support the execution of IAM initiatives, especially those involving SailPoint solutions, ensuring alignment with defined frameworks.
• Project Monitoring: Perform regular progress reviews of implementation vendors and ensure project milestones are met.
• Deliverables Review: Assist in reviewing technical and strategic deliverables, ensuring quality, completeness, and relevance to business needs.
• Risk Management: Help identify risks related to IAM implementation and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• IAM Framework Execution: Contribute to the execution and enhancement of the overall IAM framework, ensuring operational sustainability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain documentation of processes, project updates, and provide regular status reports to internal and client stakeholders.

Expected Skills

• Solid hands‑on experience with SailPoint IdentityNow or IdentityIQ.
• Strong understanding of IAM governance models, role‑based access control, provisioning, and access reviews.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Experience working in enterprise‑level IAM environments.
• Foundational understanding of project management and vendor oversight.
• Strong documentation, analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Arabic (a plus for KSA‑based engagements).

Expected Competencies

• Leadership
• Strategic mindset
• Stakeholder management
• Ability to influence
• Communicate with impact
• Project management
• Results driven
• Drive organizational excellence

Required Language Skills

• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Arabic is a plus.

Minimum Education and Specific Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, SC‑300, CISSP, CompTIA Security+).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in IAM, with a strong focus on SailPoint implementation and governance.
• Willingness to travel to and spend significant time in KSA is a must.