We are supporting a well-established European technology organisation on a number of strategic cybersecurity initiatives as they continue strengthening their identity and access management capabilities.
For a key programme focused on improving cybersecurity maturity and access governance, we are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant (IAM Specialist) to support the design, implementation, and optimisation of identity and access management processes and tools across the organisation.
Logistics
* Role: Freelance Cybersecurity Consultant - IAM Specialist
* Contract: Until December (extensions possible)
* Location: Belgium (Hybrid: 2x days a week on-site)
* Languages: French & English
* Start Date: ASAP
* Rate: €(Negotiable & Competitive)
Responsibilities
* Lead and support Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives across multiple sub-projects
* Strengthen access governance processes including access management, authentication, and activity logging
* Support the implementation and rollout of Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities
* Contribute to improving the organisation's cybersecurity maturity within the IAM domain
* Identify gaps, propose improvements, and implement solutions to strengthen identity security controls
* Support the optimisation and utilisation of existing Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) tools
* Work closely with security teams, engineers, and business stakeholders to implement IAM best practices
* Participate in hands-on configuration of tools and technical solutions where required
* Conduct interviews with users and stakeholders to better understand access needs and operational processes
* Ensure IAM processes align with the organisation's cybersecurity framework and internal policies
* Contribute to documentation, governance processes, and compliance initiatives
Required Skills
* Strong experience working within Identity & Access Management (IAM) environments
* Solid knowledge of access and rights management, authentication mechanisms, and identity lifecycle management
* Experience implementing or supporting Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
* Strong understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models and governance practices
* Experience working with Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) tools
* Ability to identify security gaps and implement pragmatic solutions to improve IAM maturity
* Hands-on technical mindset with the ability to work on configuration and engineering tasks when required
* Comfortable working autonomously within structured organisations and established security frameworks
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work with both technical teams and end users
Other Desired Skills
* Experience with One Identity or similar IGA platforms
* Knowledge of Conditional Access policies and identity security best practices
* Experience with Azure identity configuration and deployment
* Exposure to large enterprise security frameworks or structured governance models
* Background working within security transformation or IAM maturity programmes
Interested? Get in touch to discuss the role and next steps.