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Sr Conslt to Sr Mgr Identity & Access Management

Job Title: Sr Conslt to Sr Mgr Identity & Access Management Location: Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis Job Description: Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis are preferred locations. Other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Our client’s Security and Privacy Services Practice serves many of the world's largest and most prestigious companies across most major industry verticals. They offer solutions to help clients address a wide range of issues affecting business growth for both established as well as early stage and emerging companies. Business models today encourage, and even require, opening boundaries between customers, suppliers, and partners. Technology can enable that openness and is also seen as a means to help achieve compliance with corporate policy and regulation. However, behind this increased accessibility and reliance on technology exists real risks and challenges. Technology can support compliance efforts, act as a business enabler, and provide a foundation to achieving secure systems. Meanwhile complex network environments, global operations, and human beings often challenge an organization’s security efforts. The increasing occurrence and complexity of security threats indicate that security has become a business imperative. Managing information risk at the enterprise level enables companies to achieve more efficient and effective security processes and programs. Issues such as stakeholder value, consumer confidence, brand and reputation protection, and legal and regulatory compliance can be addressed. Digital information security is a management issue with global business implications. To succeed in today's network economy requires more than simply a focus on IT issues — it also requires a focus on security strategy and management. Our client’s Security and Privacy Services practice provides services that address how to take advantage of this dynamic situation while managing risks and are based on an enterprise-wide approach that focuses on security through seven areas: Application Integrity Business Continuity Management Identity & Access Management Infrastructure & Operations Security Privacy & Data Protection Security Management Vulnerability Management Our client’s Security and Privacy Services practice designs, develops, tests, and implements complex solutions that unlock the value of enterprise information. Additionally, the Security and Privacy Services Practice focuses on assisting clients in developing the people, processes and architectures required to achieve and sustain Excellence. Our client’s technology consultants, working with other IT organizations, can help their clients to use technology integration to solve business challenges. Our client’s technology specialists, most with extensive experience in systems integration and development, are committed to delivering efficient, technology-based solutions to their clients. They assess their client's current technology needs and assist with systems design and implementation to improve both enterprise-wide integration and profitability. Through their long-term partnerships with many of the world's leading technology companies they can offer extremely cost effective implementation to their clients. The objective of this role is to deliver IT value that helps drive business results by understanding both the business of technology and how technology works within the business. For each level described below there are two career tracks: The first is the SME (Subject Matter Expert) path. The SME track is for those who are looking for a career path which emphasizes technical and/or industry expertise over the more traditional business development oriented career path. The second is the more traditional business development oriented career track which emphasizes the generation of revenue and requires that the candidate possesses, maintains, and builds a solid base of contacts from which to drive new business - even if it requires "cold calling.” This path is for those who are interested in and capable of acting as a true “Rainmaker.” Additional opportunities exist for those candidates who possess strong experience in specific industry verticals in addition to meeting the cross-industry requirements stated below. *Candidates interested in pursuing opportunities at levels up to and including Direct Entry Partner will be considered on a case-by-case basis based upon the merits of their accomplishments and qualifications for the role. A Senior Manager in the Security and Privacy Services Practice is expected to have the following overall IT and consulting expertise: Development of statements of work and/or client proposals Broad system level expertise across multiple computing platforms and technologies with the ability to influence direction around Identity Access Management at the Enterprise Level Organize knowledge transfer to clients Develop and manage vendor relationships Lead workshops for client education Identify opportunities to add value to the client’s organization by effective use of Identity & Access Management solutions Build relationships with CXOs and key stakeholders responsible for Identity & Access Management solutions in client’s organization A Manager in the Security and Privacy Service practice is expected to have the following overall IT and consulting expertise: Development of statements of work and/or client proposals Identify business opportunities to increase usability and profitability of Identity & Access Management solutions Experience with program leadership, governance and change enablement Develop and manage vendor relationships Lead workshops for client education Manage resources and budget on client projects A Senior Consultant in the Security and Privacy Service is expected to have the following overall IT and consulting expertise: Development of statements of work and/or client proposals Defining, developing, and documenting business and systems requirements. Contribute to a strong client relationship through interactions with client personnel Understand the business context of the engagement Job Qualifications: In addition, team members in the Security and Privacy Service practice must have the following management/strategy capabilities and technical skills. Management/Strategy Capabilities Sr Manager Ability to scope out the effort and cost for Identity & Access Management solutions Ability to define how an Identity & Access Management solution will align with the organization’s business and strategic objectives Ability to manage multiple teams on an Identity & Access Management engagement Manager Ability to scope out the effort and cost for an Identity & Access Management solution Ability to define how an Identity & Access Management solution will align with the organization’s business and strategic objectives Ability to manage multiple teams on an Identity & Access Management engagement Sr Conslt Function as integrators between business needs and technology solutions Define systems strategy and develop system requirements Identify opportunities to optimize performance of existing systems Design and prototype, test, train, and define support procedures and implementation Provide deep expertise with Identity & Access Management tools, methodologies and frameworks Technical Skills Sr Manager Experience managing deployments of multiple identity and access management product such as: CA/Netegrity SiteMinder/IdentityMinder, Oblix NetPoint/COREid, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager and/or Access Manager, Sun Identity Manager and/or Access Manager To conceptualize, design and assist in the implementation of new and existing Identity & Access Management solutions Identify and promote best practices and patterns for large-scale, full-life cycle Enterprise Identity & Access Management solutions within a management consulting environment Experience selling, managing, and delivering large scale Identity & Access Management solutions Some experience with at least one of the following development environments/languages: J2EE, Java, JavaScript, .NET or C# Desired additional skills: Identity Management familiarity in one or more of the following areas: Single Sign On Enterprise Directory Architecture and Design including directory schema, namespace and replication topology experience Resource Provisioning Role Base Access Control Java development Familiarity with BEA WebLogic, IBM WebSphere or Tomcat Experience with one or more directories such as Active Directory, IBM Directory Server, SunONE Directory Server and Novell e-Directory Familiarity with: major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Unix; mainframe security packages such as TopSecret, ACF2 and RACF; and/or leading packaged application solutions for ERP systems, CRM systems or portals Working knowledge of virtual directories such as Radiant Logic and OctetString Familiarity with federated identity and web services security concepts such as SAML, Liberty ID-FF and ID-WSF, WS-Federation and WS-Security Familiarity with web services security and management tools such as: Actional, AmberPoint, Digital Evolution, Reactivity and Vordel Experience facilitating business process design as it relates to managing identities and access privileges Experience developing identity management governance plans Understanding of current regulatory environment and related implications to identity management and security/audit compliance Manager Experience managing deployments of multiple identity and access management product such as: CA/Netegrity SiteMinder/IdentityMinder, Oblix NetPoint/COREid, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager and/or Access Manager, Sun Identity Manager and/or Access Manager To conceptualize, design and assist in the implementation of new and existing Identity & Access Management solutions Identify and promote best practices and patterns for large-scale, full-life cycle Enterprise Identity & Access Management solutions within a management consulting environment Experience selling, managing, and delivering large scale Identity & Access Management solutions Some experience with at least one of the following development environments/languages: J2EE, Java, JavaScript, .NET or C# Desired additional skills: Identity Management familiarity in one or more of the following areas: Single Sign On Enterprise Directory Architecture and Design including directory schema, namespace and replication topology experience Resource Provisioning Role Base Access Control Java development Familiarity with BEA WebLogic, IBM WebSphere or Tomcat Experience with one or more directories such as Active Directory, IBM Directory Server, SunONE Directory Server and Novell e-Directory Familiarity with: major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Unix; mainframe security packages such as TopSecret, ACF2 and RACF; and/or leading packaged application solutions for ERP systems, CRM systems or portals Working knowledge of virtual directories such as Radiant Logic and OctetString Familiarity with federated identity and web services security concepts such as SAML, Liberty ID-FF and ID-WSF, WS-Federation and WS-Security Familiarity with web services security and management tools such as: Actional, AmberPoint, Digital Evolution, Reactivity and Vordel Experience facilitating business process design as it relates to managing identities and access privileges Experience developing identity management governance plans Understanding of current regulatory environment and related implications to identity management and security/audit compliance Able to effectively communicate business needs into detailed design documents Able to implement what they have communicated to clients Develop data gathering tools to support project objectives Ability to manage small engagements and teams or parts of large engagements, facilitate focus groups/discussions Ability to manage day to day client relations Use effective judgment to effectively manage and mitigate risk Motivate staff through professional and technical reputation and enthusiasm Gather time and expense information and assist managers in preparing invoices Assist in the development of training classes and courses Effectively identify and communicate opportunities for extended services to management Project Lifecycle experience. Lived a complete project from Scoping and planning requirements, through design, development, testing, and go live. Ability to manage small engagements and teams or parts of large engagements. Exposure to onsite-offshore model will be an added advantage Strong analytical and technical skills Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills Sr Conslt Experience implementing deployments of multiple identity and access management product such as: CA/Netegrity SiteMinder/IdentityMinder, Oblix NetPoint/COREid, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager and/or Access Manager, Sun Identity Manager and/or Access Manager To conceptualize, design and assist in the implementation of new and existing Identity & Access Management solutions Identify and promote best practices and patterns for large-scale, full-life cycle Enterprise Identity & Access Management solutions within a management consulting environment Experience selling, managing, and delivering large scale Identity & Access Management solutions Some experience with at least one of the following development environments/languages: J2EE, Java, JavaScript, .NET or C# Able to effectively communicate business needs into detailed design documents Able to implement what they have communicated to clients Develop data gathering tools to support project objectives Ability to manage small engagements and teams or parts of large engagements, facilitate focus groups/discussions Ability to manage day to day client relations Use effective judgment to effectively manage and mitigate risk Motivate staff through professional and technical reputation and enthusiasm Gather time and expense information and assist managers in preparing invoices Assist in the development of training classes and courses Effectively identify and communicate opportunities for extended services to management Project Lifecycle experience. Lived a complete project from Scoping and planning requirements, through design, development, testing, and go live. Ability to manage small engagements and teams or parts of large engagements. Exposure to onsite-offshore model will be an added advantage Strong analytical and technical skills Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills Education: Sr Manager Bachelor's Degree; an advanced degree or MBA is preferred; 10-14 years of relevant work experience Manager Bachelor's Degree; an advanced degree or MBA is preferred; 6-10 years of relevant work experience Sr Conslt Bachelor's Degree; an advanced degree or MBA is preferred; as well as 4-6 years of relevant work experience The ideal candidate will possess the following professional qualities: Prior consulting experience in a "Trusted Advisor" role (Those without prior consulting experience will still be considered, but for a slightly lower level) Integrity - demonstrating the highest standards in everything you do Leadership Skills - motivating, influencing, and providing direction to others Team Skills - interacting and cooperating with others to achieve common goals Intellectual Competence - learning and processing new information, analyzing problems and new situations, and exercising sound judgment Flexibility - shifting priorities, adapting to new working situations and hours, and bouncing back from possible setbacks Motivation - setting high performance standards for yourself, and exceeding them Communication Skills - effectively articulating your thoughts and ideas both orally and in writing and proactively listening to others Prioritization Skills - organizing, planning and juggling multiple priorities and assignments to maximize productivity Customer Service Focus - developing, maintaining, and ensuring high quality client or customer relationships Technical Skills - acquiring and using specific knowledge of the technical tools required for the position Mentoring Skills - assist in the mentoring of more junior team members Ability to function independently and interact effectively with operational areas and colleagues Comfortable interacting with C Suite level executives Prior experience performing business development and relationship management functions Good written and verbal communication skills CISA or CISSP REQUIRED Excellent compensation. (Will not lose a great candidate due to money!) MUST be willing to travel M-F A minimum of a Bachelors degree is REQUIRED. Masters degree, MBA, or higher is highly desirable. Additional professional certification(s) is highly desirable.