Identity & Access Management (IAM) Consultant

Job description

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive. The Role The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Consultant will support the engineering, implementation, and hardening of enterprise identity security solutions. The role involves hands-on deployment and advisory across hybrid environments, collaborating closely with security, infrastructure, and application teams to enhance authentication, authorization, and posture management (SSPM) Who You Are MIN. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 5+ years in Cybersecurity Services, with a focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM). EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Highly desired certifications: SC-300 Identity & Access Administrator SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Experience with Tier PAM platforms LANGUAGES Spanish and English (B2 level or higher). CORE REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Identity Lifecycle & Directory Services: Experience in lifecycle management and active hardening of hybrid directory services (Active Directory and Entra ID) Modern AuthN & AuthZ: Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SAML) and a strong focus on migration away from legacy, unsecure authentication mechanisms Zero Trust Policy Design: Experience configuring Conditional Access, managed device controls, and passwordless authentication models Privileged Access & Secrets Management: Practical experience with PAM platforms (e.g., CyberArk, Entra ID PIM) and the secure lifecycle management of application secrets Post-Exploitation & Hardening: Knowledge of Active Directory security posture auditing (e.g., utilizing CIS benchmarks or SSPM/identity security scanning tools) Analytical Thinking: Proven troubleshooting capabilities in high-security, highly-regulated enterprise environments. Documentation & Stakeholder Management: Ability to draft clear procedures, build test plans, and coordinate with application owners for IAM onboarding. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Engineering and Deployment: Support the deployment and configuration of enterprise IAM architectures (Entra ID, Hybrid Active Directory, PAM integration) Secure App Onboarding: Drive application integration with SSO and Provisioning services, validating API permissions, and preventing credential/access drift Vulnerability Mitigation: Help analyze, implement, and run detection mechanisms or configuration playbooks to remediate accepted risks and legacy protocols Operational Troubleshooting: Identify, isolate, and resolve access issues across cloud identity providers, hybrid connectors, and directory replication boundaries. Collaboration & Governance: Work under the guidance of the Lead Identity Architect to implement strict controls around trust boundaries, cloud tenant configurations, and privileged accounts. Being You The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way. What You Can Expect Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next. Get Referred! If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.