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Cyber Advisory BRS – IAM – Consultant to Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton IrelandIrelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Oct 2025
About the role
<p><b>We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too. </b></p><p>Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has over 2,500 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 130 countries around the world, and a global network of over 62,000 people.</p><p>At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right choice for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter. </p><p></p><p><b>At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it. </b></p><p><b>A Career at GT </b></p><p>Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently. </p><p></p><p><b>What does this mean for you? </b></p><p>A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be. </p><p></p><p><b>Grow with us </b></p><p>At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.</p><p></p><p><b>The role</b></p><p>We are seeking motivated and technically skilled Consultants and Senior Consultants in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to design, implement, and optimise enterprise-grade IAM solutions. You’ll work with clients across multiple industries to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access management aligned to business goals.</p><p>As a Consultant, you’ll support the delivery of IAM projects, from strategy and design to implementation and support.<br/>As a Senior Consultant, you’ll take ownership of engagements, leading project delivery, mentoring others, and advising clients on strategic IAM transformations.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>For all levels:</p><ul><li>Deliver IAM projects across diverse client environments, from strategy and design to deployment and optimisation.</li><li>Design and implement scalable identity architectures using platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, SailPoint, or CyberArk.</li><li>Develop and configure access management solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM).</li><li>Conduct IAM maturity assessments, risk analyses, and support remediation planning.</li><li>Collaborate with client security, compliance, and IT teams to align IAM solutions with broader cybersecurity and governance strategies.</li><li>Stay up to date with emerging IAM technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p></p><p>Additional responsibilities for Senior Consultants:</p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end IAM engagements, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance on IAM frameworks, architectures, and governance models.</li><li>Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to practice development and knowledge sharing.</li><li>Support business development activities, including proposals, presentations, and thought leadership.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills & Experience</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).</li><li>1 - 3+ years of hands-on IAM experience in consulting or enterprise environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, access provisioning, RBAC, SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.</li><li>Proficiency in IAM platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, SailPoint, and CyberArk.</li><li>Excellent project management, communication, and client engagement skills.</li><li>Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator, or equivalent.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Desired Skills</b></p><ul><li>Experience with cloud identity frameworks, including AWS IAM, Google Cloud IAM, or Azure Entra ID.</li><li>Understanding of regulatory requirements such as GDPR, SOX, or SOC.</li><li>Proven ability to lead workshops and communicate complex IAM concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Experience integrating IAM with GRC, Zero Trust, or Access Governance initi
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