**Introduction** Joining the IBM Technology Expert Labs teams means you'll have a career delivering world-class services for our clients. As the ultimate expert in IBM products, you'll bring together all the necessary technology and services to help customers solve their most challenging problems. Working in IBM Technology Expert Labs means accelerating the time to value confidently and ensuring speed and insight while our clients focus on what they do best—running and growing their business. Excellent onboarding and industry-leading learning culture will set you up for a positive impact, while advancing your career. Our culture is collaborative and experiential. As part of a team, you will be surrounded by bright minds and keen co-creators—always willing to help and be helped—as you apply passion to work that will positively impact the world around us. **Your role and responsibilities** IBM Technology Expert Labs is seeking a Senior Consultant with extensive expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), a proven track record in the security domain, and hands-on experience with IBM Security Verify products. As a Senior IAM Delivery Consultant within IBM Technology Expert Labs, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing IAM solutions for enterprise customers using IBM’s Verify Suite. You will work closely with clients to enhance security, streamline access management, and ensure regulatory compliance. Roles and Responsibilities: IAM Solution Design & Implementation: * Lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of IBM Identity and Access Management solutions for enterprise customers. * Provide strategic guidance on IAM best practices, governance, and security frameworks. * Drive the adoption of Zero Trust principles and least privilege access models. IBM IAM Product Expertise: * Configure and deploy IBM Security Verify, ISVA, IGI, ISIM, and IBM Verify Privilege. * Implement Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Federation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity Lifecycle Management and Privileged Access Management (PAM). * Work on custom integrations, APIs, and connectors to enhance IBM IAM capabilities. Customer Engagement & Support: * Work directly with enterprise clients, understanding their security challenges and designing tailored IAM solutions. * Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance and best practices to customers. * Integrate IAM solutions seamlessly with enterprise applications and infrastructure. Innovation & Best Practices: * Stay updated with IBM IAM advancements, cybersecurity trends, and Zero Trust frameworks. **Required technical and professional expertise** * · 10+ years of hands-on experience in Identity and Access Management, with deep expertise in IBM Verify Suite of products including: IBM Security Verify (Cloud, On-Prem and SaaS) IBM Security Verify Access (ISVA/ISAM) IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) IBM Verify Privileged Access Manager (PAM) · Strong understanding of IAM protocols & standards: SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, SCIM, Kerberos Federation and SSO implementations across cloud and hybrid environments · Expertise in Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) implementation · Proficiency in container deployment and orchestration for scalable IAM solutions. · Strong grasp of Zero Trust Security principles and their application in IAM frameworks. · Hands-on experience with REST APIs, custom connectors, scripting (Python, Bash, JavaScript), and automation tools. · Customization of workflows in ISIM & IGI for user provisioning, role management, and access recertification. Experience in ISIM/ISV adapter development for integrating third-party applications. **Preferred technical and professional experience** IBM IAM Certifications: * IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Security Verify Access (ISVA) * IBM Certified Administrator - Security Identity Manager (ISIM) Industry Certifications (Preferred) * CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) * CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)