Senior Associate – Identity & Access Management (IAM L3)

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

In identity and access management at PwC, you will focus on confirming secure and efficient access to systems and data for employees and/or clients. Your work will involve the design and implementation of strategies to protect sensitive information and manage user identities.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.

Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The IAM L3 Senior Associate is a senior technical role within Cyber Data & Technology Risk Managed Services, responsible for supporting and operating enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms across complex client environments. The role acts as a technical escalation point, ensuring stable IAM operations, compliance with security standards, and effective access governance across Identity Governance, Access Management, and Privileged Access Management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced operational support for IAM platforms across IGA, Access Management, and PAM technologies
• Configure, manage, and maintain IAM systems including user provisioning, access controls, and identity lifecycle processes
• Perform access reviews, audits, and compliance activities aligned with internal and regulatory requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM incidents, including root cause analysis and vendor coordination
• Support IAM automation and customization using rules, roles, transforms, APIs, and scripting
• Ensure SLA compliance, ticket management, and adherence to ITIL-based support processes
• Escalate complex issues and provide technical guidance to junior team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to deliver IAM solutions in a timely manner
• Required Experience & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• +5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management operations and support
• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise IAM tools across IGA, Access Management, and PAM
• Strong understanding of IAM concepts including authentication, authorization, provisioning, and access certifications
• Experience working with ticketing systems and IT service management processes (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Technical Skills & Tools

IGA:

SailPoint IdentityNow / SailPoint IIQ, Saviynt

Access Management:

Okta, Auth0, Ping, Microsoft Entra

PAM:

CyberArk, Delinea, BeyondTrust

IAM Standards:

OAuth, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, Integrated Windows Authentication

Automation & Scripting:

PowerShell, Ruby, REST APIs

ITSM & Operations:

ServiceNow, Jira, ITIL processes

Databases & Dev Tools:

SQL (MSSQL/Oracle), Git, Postman

Other Tools:

• Active Directory, Ping Access/Federate/One/ID, Putty, WinSCP
• Understand the importance of have a correct information management
• Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection
• Correct Information Security Management
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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