IAM Senior Consultant

BDO International Limited; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDO Academy

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary and benefits

Wellbeing program

Open culture

Sustainability policy

Job summary

BDO is seeking an IAM Consultant within Risk Advisory to help clients design, implement and optimize Identity & Access Management frameworks that protect assets and support regulatory compliance.

You will work on diverse IAM projects across industries, delivering governance structures, roadmaps and practical security controls while collaborating with IT, security and business stakeholders to drive measurable risk reduction.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in IAM, Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Security Architecture or related field.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with IAM domains such as IGA, PAM, SSO, MFA, and Access Management.

Responsibilities

• Design IAM operating models and governance structures.
• Lead IAM maturity assessments and benchmark organizations against industry best practices.
• Develop IAM roadmaps with business cases and multi-year transformation plans.
• Implement IAM solutions including identity lifecycle management and access controls.
• Support regulatory compliance through identity governance and access controls.
• Design secure processes for provisioning, recertification and access reviews.
• Collaborate with IT, security, risk and business teams to align IAM initiatives with requirements.
• Translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for management.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

Cybersecurity

IT Risk

Security Architecture

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

SailPoint

Saviynt

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

CyberArk

One Identity

Okta

Job description

Are you passionate about helping organizations strengthen their digital security while enabling business growth? As an IAM Consultant within BDO’s Risk Advisory practice, you’ll help clients design, implement and optimize Identity & Access Management (IAM) frameworks that protect critical assets, manage risks and support regulatory compliance. Join a team that combines technical expertise, business understanding and a pragmatic approach to cybersecurity and risk management.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you’ll contribute to delivering IAM and cybersecurity projects for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Design IAM operating models: Define IAM operating models, governance structures, roles and responsibilities that align with organizational objectives and risk appetite..
• Conduct IAM maturity assessments: Lead IAM maturity assessments and benchmark organizations against industry good practices.
• Develop IAM roadmaps: Translate assessment findings into pragmatic IAM strategies, business cases and multi-year transformation roadmaps.
• Implement IAM solutions: Assist clients in the deployment, configuration and optimization of IAM technologies, including identity lifecycle management, access governance and privileged access management.
• Support regulatory compliance: Help clients comply with cybersecurity, risk management and data protection requirements through effective identity governance and access controls.
• Design secure processes: Contribute to the design of user provisioning, role management, recertification and access review processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with IT, security, risk and business teams to align IAM initiatives with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver impactful recommendations: Translate technical findings into actionable insights and pragmatic recommendations for management and key stakeholders.

What do you bring to the table?

We’re looking for a consultant who combines technical IAM expertise with strong communication skills and a client-centric mindset. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3 to 6 years of experience in Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Security Architecture or a related field.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with one or more IAM domains such as Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Access Management.
• Familiarity with leading IAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), CyberArk, One Identity, Okta or similar platforms is considered a strong asset.
• Lead workstreams, coach junior consultants and manage client stakeholders throughout IAM transformation engagements.
• Ability to analyse complex environments, identify risks and develop practical solutions tailored to client needs.
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and explain complex concepts in a clear manner.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required. Knowledge of French is considered a strong asset.

What do we bring to the table?

According to our own colleagues, it’s got something to do with the great team spirit and atmosphere within our organisation and the focus on their wellbeing… But hey, just take a look for yourself at what we got to offer:

• Culture: You will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork.
• Development: You decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary through our BDO Academy.
• Impact: From day one, you will contribute to critical cybersecurity and risk management projects with tangible business impact.
• Growth: You get access to a broad range of learning opportunities, certifications and challenging advisory assignments.
• Network: You work closely with colleagues across Cybersecurity, Risk, Audit, Data & Digital and other business practices.
• Innovation: You will help clients navigate evolving cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies.
• Flexibility: You choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: Your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: You work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: You receive a competitive salary package with attractive benefits.
• Sustainability: You work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.