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Sr. Consultant – IAM Advisory Services | Remote, USA

Optiv, Omaha, NE, United States


This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the United States.
The Sr. Consultant — IAM Advisory Services requires an understanding of Identity and Access Management and strong experience in business analysis.
This position is for a senior level consultative resource that will be expected to be equally successful and skilled in both IAM subject matters and soft skills.
The Sr. Consultant will be expected to execute on IAM engagements from the business perspective in a billable capacity and provide overall strategic, tactical, and thought leader type responsibilities for each project assigned. The role is primarily focused on business analysis and guiding principles.
IAM Advisory Services Sr. Consultants also carry the first line of client delivery interactions and are responsible for defining, developing, and presenting solution specifications, parameters, and roadmaps during IAM engagements in line with project scope and product functionality. This is not a sales or implementation position. This position requires heavy client face-time, excellent communication and organization skills, and significant, detailed documentation.
What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems or a related area of study; or four or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

A minimum of five years of security-related consulting and/or business analyst experience is required, preference to IAM-related experience.

Approximately 4-7 years of technical architecture experience preferred

Experience preferred for consulting/analyst activities associated with IAM vendors, including but not limited to SailPoint, Saviynt, RSA, CyberArk, Microsoft, Okta, and Ping Identity.

Experience with various project management methodologies (waterfall, Agile, iterative, etc.) is preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to communicate details in a clear, understandable manner to multiple levels of an organization, and follow templates and other requirements, as applicable.

A customer-oriented focus is required, with a strong interest in client satisfaction.

Solid understanding of information security in general.

Demonstrated ability to learn new technology or concepts very quickly when required.

Demonstrated outstanding time management, independent work, and organizational skills required.

Self-starter, with a strong interest in technology and a desire to learn and grow in the IAM and security spectrum.

Knowledge of key information security compliance-related government regulations (including SoX, PCI-DSS, GLBA, and/or HIPAA) is preferred.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization, including a range of audiences from technical, business, and C-level.

Ability to distill advanced IAM and core IAM technology concepts down to principles that can be understood and applied by all audiences, and the ability to determine those audiences, preferred.

Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing to all levels of an organization.

Strong problem-solving aptitude with the ability to think clearly under pressure and in hostile environments.

Ability to identify and understand how system and tool concepts work in the absence of instructions or training.

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What you can expect from Optiv

A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups.

Work/life balance

Professional training resources

Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects

Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.

The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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