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

EY•Hartford, DC

6d•$144,900 - $302,100•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
Valid driver’s license and passport; willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPM, CRISC) preferred

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Align security management strategies with business goals
Communicate security trends, risks, and solutions to clients and internal teams
Deliver quality client services and presentations