Managing Consultant - IAM/PAM

Position Title: Managing Consultant – IAM/PAM Engineer 

Location: Global role – UK based - Manchester, London Or Cheltenham

Role Purpose:  

NCC Group are investing in expanding our digital identity service line, to grow and expand capabilities, offerings and propositions. 

This new global practice will focus on three key core competencies - Identity, Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Access Management (AM) and Customer Identity (CIAM). 

The opportunity is for an IAM technical consultant with hands-on technical experience, performing as an engineer/developer to support large-scale IAM deployments, supporting the implementation of identity lifecycle management, access governance and/or privileged access. The role will be client-facing role, working with other internal IAM SMEs and Cyber team members to support the deployment activities for large enterprise IAM solutions. The consultant will report to the service line leader. 

Summary: 

This is a fantastic new opportunity to join our Global IAM team. The ideal candidate will have previous IAM/PAM engineering and development experience and exposure gained from delivering complex IAM engagements, ideally across a broad client base. In addition to your technical skills, you will have strong client facing skills and be comfortable dealing with technical client stakeholders. 

Key responsibilities 

• Act as a trusted advisor through high-quality delivery, ensuring outcomes exceed client expectations. 

• Review requirements aligned with project timescales and product configuration capabilities, to ensure best practice is applied in all stages of the design and development. 

• Perform development activities to support the integration with target applications, covering full lifecycle activities with implementation of key JML processes and integration configuration. 

• Support colleagues and client stakeholders to support the implementation of IAM services, including the identification of optimisation opportunities. 

• Ability to operate in an agile delivery model. 

• Responsible for unit testing of code and configuration. Ability to support peer QA and testing. 

• Perform post-implementation activities, such as user testing, troubleshooting and support 

What we are looking for in you: 

We are looking for an ambitious and high performing IAM/PAM engineer, who wants to opportunity to work with enterprise clients and connect cyber capabilities to build a better and exciting new future. 

Requirements 

Minimum Required Skills 

• Have working knowledge of either: 

• Core IAM products such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Microsoft and others 

OR  

• PAM products such as Delinea, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Wallex and others.  

• Have experience of delivering complex IAM and/or PAM engagements and projects, ideally covering all stages including strategy, design and implementation. 

• Have experience of developing and delivery of IAM/PAM projects on time and on budget, to a high level of customer satisfaction. 

• Have strong business, consultancy and technical skills. 

• Excellent communication, consulting soft skills and presentation skills.  

• Exceptional written communication and reporting skills. 

• Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra and other cloud platforms. 

• Experience with DevOps processes and tools, including exposure with Source Code Management (GitHub) 

IAM 

• Have experience with HR processes (JML) and systems and authoritative source integration based on WorkDay, SuccessFactors, Beeline, and application integration such as AD, ServiceNow, SAP, etc. 

• Have experience with Java, BeanShell/JavaScript, JSP/Servlets 

• Have experience with web technologies: XML, SPML/SOAP. Web Services and App Services 

• Hands on experience of SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Microsoft or other IAM products 

• Knowledge of RBAC, SOD, etc. 

PAM 

• Have experience of defining privileged access and the supporting the implementation of effective PAM processes 

• Have experience of account discovery, classification and onboarding of privileged accounts and access 

• Implementation and integration experience, working with other technical teams to perform the necessary configuration (firewall rules) and onboarding readiness activities 

• Hands on experience of CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delina, Microsoft or other PAM products 

Desired Skills and Qualifications 

Demonstrable capability and vendor qualifications is advantageous. 

• IAM and/or PAM vendor Certifications 

• Zero trust and SASE knowledge  

• Cloud related certifications across AWS/GCP/Azure 

• Cloud IAM native experience across AWS/GCP/Azure 

• CISM / CISSP / CRISC / ISO 27001 LI/LA / CISA 

• Experience of core control frameworks, such as, NIST, SANS Top 20 CSC, ISO 27001, Privacy, NIS and CAF. 

Behaviours 

• Flexibility in working hours (as per client requirement).  

• Ability to travel both nationwide and internationally (where required).  

• Ability to build strong, trust-based working relationships 

• High standards of work output 

• Strong and effective communicator  

• Desire to continually improve and learn new skills. 

• Self-motivating, innovative and creative 

Why NCC Group?  

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Digital Identity is a foundational component to secure digital assets and make society a safer place and presents a great opportunity to come and join a forward-thinking growth team, to deliver real purpose and value to clients.  

Our teams partner with clients across a multitude of industries to help solve complex security and business problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.    

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.  

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits; 

⏰Flexible working  

💸 Financial & Investment  

• Pension 

• Bonus

• Life Assurance 

• Share Save Scheme 

• Maternity & Paternity leave 

🙋🏾Community & Volunteering Programmes  

⚡ Green Car Scheme  

🚴 Cycle Scheme  

🏥 Healthcare  

🏙️ Office Lifestyle  

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Employee Referral Program  

🧘🏻 Lifestyle & Wellness  

🎓 Learning & Development  

👨🏿‍🦽 Diversity & Inclusion  

So, what’s next?  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to global.ta@nccgroup.com . 

About your application 

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles. 

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage. 

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.