About this IAM Security Consultant role at Accenture
Accenture CyberSecurity
Accenture CyberSecurity helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover across all aspects of the security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business and industry. Leveraging our global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, end‑to‑end solutions tailored to our clients’ needs across their entire value chain, helping them build cyber resilience and grow with confidence.
Selected candidates will take part in IAM Security projects for global and leading companies across Europe, working in complex, international environments.
What You’ll Do
Design, implement and support Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions aligned with business requirements and security policies
Configure and customize IAM platforms such as SailPoint, One Identity, Saviynt, ForgeRock, Okta and Ping Identity
Develop and maintain integrations between IAM tools and target systems (Active Directory, LDAP, SAP, databases, cloud platforms)
Support IAM activities including role mining, policy definition, access certifications and access reviews
Contribute to IAM architecture and strategy covering SSO, MFA, identity federation and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Participate in project planning, documentation, testing, and go‑live support within global delivery teams
What You’ll Bring
At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in IAM projects (scope adjusted according to seniority)
Strong knowledge of IAM concepts: user lifecycle management, access provisioning, authentication and authorization, SSO, RBAC/ABAC, and identity federation
Experience with one or more IAM platforms, including SailPoint IdentityNow / IdentityIQ, One Identity Manager, Saviynt, ForgeRock, Ping Identity or Okta
Solid understanding of IAM-related protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, and SCIM
Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, Azure AD), databases, and web services (REST/SOAP)
Fluency in English
Legal: Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.
What Will Set You Apart
Experience with One Identity Manager (particularly for provisioning, workflows, and customization)
Programming/scripting knowledge (Java, PowerShell, JavaScript, SQL)
Certifications in IAM or security domains (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIAM, Azure AD, SailPoint, One Identity)
Cloud IAM experience (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM, Google Cloud IAM)
Familiarity with PAM tools (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
Fluency in other European languages (e.g., French, German, Spanish)
Additional Information
Flexibility for regular travel within Europe for key project deliveries and client meetings.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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