IAM Lead

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Job Description

The IAM Lead will provide IAM advisory and solution architecture across Active Directory, Azure AD, and federation services. The lead will drive organization-wide IAM strategy including Privileged Access Management and Single Sign-On in the client environment and will align IAM governance with Client IT architecture.

Primary Skill: SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD

Identity & Access Governance

• Lead the design and implementation of IAM frameworks across MS environments
• Oversee access provisioning, de-provisioning, and periodic access reviews
• Ensure compliance with IAM policies, procedures, best practices and external regulatory requirements

Technical Oversight

• Manage IAM tools and platforms, including integration with Active Directory, Azure AD, and other identity providers
• Identify and mitigate IAM-related risks
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to ensure secure identity lifecycle management

Transition & Steady-State Operations

• Drive IAM strategy during transition phases, ensuring smooth handover to steady-state operations
• Support the development of Job descriptions and BOQ staffing alignment for IAM roles

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Delivery leads, Infra & security leads, and client stakeholders to align IAM initiatives with business goals.
• Participate in internal interviews and candidate evaluations for IAM roles
• Mentor and manage IAM professionals, fostering collaboration and performance

Experience and Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in IAM, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of IAM tools (e.g., SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD).
• Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Certifications such as CIAM, CIMP, or CISSP are highly desirable.
• Experience in managing IAM within Managed Services environments is a plus.

Skills Attributes:

• Exceptional at multitasking, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Primary Skill: SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD

What you'll love about working here

• You will be a part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. You will love the exposure to the scale of transformation, the depth of expertise, and the opportunities for growth.
• We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.
• Equip yourself with valuable certifications in the latest technologies such as AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.