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About the Role

Accenture Middle East is seeking a Security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Associate Manager to join its Security practice in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and is open to Saudi Nationals only.

Role Context

Accenture Security pioneers solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security, and managed services. This role will contribute to large-scale identity transformation and security programs across the Middle East, acting as a technical lead and delivery manager for IAM solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions, including identity governance, access lifecycle management, and authentication services.
• Serve as a technical lead for IAM platforms, ensuring secure integration with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and directories.
• Manage delivery teams and oversee daily execution, ensuring quality, adherence to timelines, and compliance with security standards.
• Engage with client stakeholders to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable IAM architectures.
• Drive end-to-end IAM implementations covering Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) processes, access requests, certifications, role engineering, and segregation of duties.
• Lead and support the implementation and/or operation of IAM technologies such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Azure AD / Entra ID, Active Directory, CyberArk, Okta, and Ping.
• Define IAM architectures aligned with Zero Trust, least privilege, and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee IAM operations, incident resolution, and continuous service improvement activities.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and performance support to team members.
• Support solution design, estimations, proposals, and client presentations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A strong background in Identity & Access Management, cybersecurity, or related security domains.
• Proven experience leading IAM projects or workstreams in consulting or enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with IGA (Identity Governance and Administration), PAM (Privileged Access Management), SSO (Single Sign-On), MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication), and directory services.
• Prior experience managing teams and working directly with senior client stakeholders.
• Experience working with regional or global delivery models is highly preferred.
• A strong understanding of IAM concepts, access governance, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Solid knowledge of security standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, or regional compliance frameworks.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Professional certifications are a plus, such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Azure Security, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role based in Riyadh. The position offers opportunities to work alongside Accenture experts, leverage state-of-the-art technology, and contribute to solving significant industry challenges.