Cyber - Digital Identity SME - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

EY; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 144,900 - 265,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total rewards package

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Digital Identity & Authentication SME to help clients improve user experience and reduce risk by designing robust identity solutions. You will architect and implement IAM in Azure, AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments using Entra, Okta, Ping, and Saviynt, while shaping governance, policies, and operating models.

The role involves strategy, solution design, access management, and client engagements, with travel as needed and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years relevant work experience (or 2–3 years with a graduate degree).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping, Saviynt, and IAM solutions.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Assessment: conduct current state and access assessments; maturity benchmarking; analyze IAM data; develop IAM strategy and roadmaps.
• Solution Design & Implementation: architect and implement identity and authentication solutions; design cloud security and IAM architectures for Azure, AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments; implement cloud IAM services.
• Access Management & Governance: implement access standards (SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth, SCIM); support PAM, roles and rules; assist with IAM program management and compliance.
• Client Engagement: align security strategies with business goals; communicate trends and risks; deliver quality client services and presentations.
• Qualifications overview: travel as needed; certifications preferred.

Skills

IAM technologies

Provisioning

RBAC

SAML/OpenID

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Entra

Okta

Ping

Saviynt

Job description

Location: Anywhere in Country

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations face increasingly complex cybersecurity risks and regulatory pressures. Identity—both human and non-human—is at the core of every enterprise. As a Digital Identity & Authentication SME, you will help clients enhance user experience, reduce risk, and increase operational efficiency by designing and implementing robust identity solutions using Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping, Saviynt, and related technologies. [Cybersecur...Consulting]

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Assessment
  • Conduct current state and application access assessments
  • Perform capability maturity and benchmarking assessments
  • Analyze IAM data and provide actionable insights
  • Develop IAM strategy and roadmaps, including operating models, governance, policies, procedures, and standards
• Solution Design & Implementation
  • Architect and implement identity and authentication solutions using Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping, Saviynt
  • Design cloud security and IAM architectures for Azure, AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments
  • Implement cloud IAM services (e.g., provisioning, authentication, authorization, identity management)
  • Design and re-engineer processes for centralized cloud access provisioning
• Access Management & Governance
  • Implement access management standards (SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth, SCIM)
  • Support privileged access management, roles and rules management, and segregation of duties (SOD)
  • Assist with IAM program management and compliance activities
• Client Engagement
  • Align security management strategies with business goals
  • Communicate security trends, risks, and solutions to clients and internal teams
  • Deliver quality client services and presentations

Skills & Attributes For Success

• Deep knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) technologies and industry trends
• Experience with user provisioning, role-based access control, directory services, and web access control solutions
• Understanding of access control concepts (directory services, SAML, LDAP, PKI)
• Strong process definition, workflow design, and process mapping skills
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience (or 2–3 years with a graduate degree)
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Entra, Okta, Ping, Saviynt, and similar IAM solutions
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPM, CRISC) preferred
• Valid driver’s license and passport; willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $144,900 to $265,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $173,900 to $302,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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