Security Consultant - IAM chez IBM

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage IAM solutions aligned with business and security requirements

Administer and secure Active Directory (AD), including:

User, group, and role management

GPOs, OU structure, and access controls

AD security hardening and audits

Implement and operate Privileged Identity Management (PIM):

Role-based access

Just-in-Time (JIT) access

Approval workflows and access reviews

Implement and manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions:

Vaulting, credential rotation, and session monitoring

Privileged account onboarding and lifecycle management

Conduct access reviews, certifications, and audits

Monitor and respond to IAM-related security events and incidents

Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security standards

Work closely with SOC, Infra, Cloud, and Application teams

Lead IAM-related incident response and root cause analysis

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members

Maintain documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams

Required technical and professional expertise

Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory (AD)

Azure AD / Entra ID (preferred)

LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect

Certifications (preferred):

Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator

CyberArk / PAM certifications

CISSP / CISM (added advantage)

Preferred technical and professional experience

Experience in cloud IAM (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Automation using PowerShell / Python

Understanding of Zero Trust architecture

ITIL / service management experience

Experience handling audits and regulatory requirements

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.