Security Consultant Lead - IAM (Access Management - Okta and API Security - Akamai)

As a Security Consultant, you'll be the guardian of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, ensuring organizations are shielded from the ever-evolving threat landscape. Your expertise will be sought after as you assess, analyze, and implement effective security measures in customer environments, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to safeguarding their most sensitive data.

Collaboration will be your forte, as you work closely with clients to understand their unique security requirements and assess their current security posture. Armed with this knowledge, you'll provide expert guidance and recommendations on the best security practices, risk management strategies, and robust security policies that will fortify their defenses.

You won't stop at providing advice; you'll roll up your sleeves and get hands-on. Designing and implementing security controls, policies, and procedures will be your playground. You'll work alongside cross-functional teams to deploy state-of-the-art technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, access controls, and encryption technologies, ensuring a comprehensive security framework.

The thrill of uncovering vulnerabilities and risks is what motivates you. Armed with your extensive knowledge, you'll conduct thorough security assessments, leaving no stone unturned in identifying potential security breaches. Your findings will serve as the foundation for meticulous security audits and reviews, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Your reports and findings will be the catalyst for management decisions and actions.

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of the game is crucial. That's why you'll continuously immerse yourself in the latest security threats, technologies, and best practices. Your recommendations will drive enhancements to the organization's security posture, ensuring it remains at the cutting edge of defense.

Your influence won't be limited to systems alone. You'll lend your expertise to the design and review of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, ensuring they are secure by design from inception.

Not only will you make an impact within our organization, but you'll also collaborate with customers and vendors on security assessments, audits, and due diligence activities. Your knowledge and experience will be instrumental in shaping secure collaborations and partnerships.

Our consultants are restless for innovation. They are at the edge of technology, changing the way our customers implement business solutions - so, if you're a problem-solver, an innovative thinker, and a self-starter with a passion high impact assignments which align technology to business outcomes, then we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team that has a host of exciting projects and customers waiting for you to work with them to solve complex transformation puzzles through technology.

We are seeking a Security Consultant Lead with expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and a primary focus on Access Management using Okta and API Security using Akamai. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and governance of Access Management (AM) and API security solutions for enterprise clients. You will work closely with stakeholders to enhance authentication, authorization, and API protection strategies, ensuring compliance with industry security standards and best practices.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Architect and execute a client-centric go-to-market strategy that addresses the evolving IAM (AM and API security) needs of enterprises, driving significant market penetration and revenue growth
• Partner with C-level executives and senior leadership to provide strategic guidance on AM and API security, and best practices, fostering long-term client relationships
• Lead complex, high impact consulting engagements, applying rigorous analytical frameworks to develop and implement tailored AM and API security solutions that deliver tangible business outcomes
• Cultivate and secure strategic client engagements by acting as a recognized thought leader and subject matter expert, showcasing our firm's deep expertise in AM and API security
• Drive innovation and thought leadership by anticipating emerging AM and API security trends and developing cutting-edge methodologies and solutions, solidifying our position as the premier provider of AM and API security services
• Empower sales teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate the value of our AM and API security offerings, driving successful client engagements and business development

Key Responsibilities:

Practice Leadership & Strategy:

• Develop and drive the AM and API Security practice strategy, focusing on Okta and Akamai and other leading platforms
• Stay ahead of AM and API Security trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance service offerings
• Collaborate with leadership to define roadmaps, frameworks, and service models
• Establish and refine AM and API Security methodologies, standards, and governance models

Team Leadership & Mentoring:

• Lead and mentor a team of AM and API Security consultants
• Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions on AM and API Security technologies and best practices
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Project Leadership & Client Engagement:

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their AM and API Security needs and challenges
• Lead discovery workshops, requirement gathering, and solution demonstrations
• Develop proposals, statements of work (SOWs), and client presentations
• Serve as the primary technical lead for Okta and Akamai API Security implementations, ensuring best practices and governance standards are met
• Work directly with business and IT stakeholders to define AM and API Security policies and controls
• Lead workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and user training for clients

Access Management & Okta Implementation

• Lead the design, deployment, and configuration of Okta Identity Cloud solutions for Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Develop and implement access control policies, identity federation strategies, and Zero Trust security models
• Integrate Okta with enterprise applications, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and directory services (Active Directory, LDAP)
• Ensure secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OIDC, OAuth 2.0, and SAML

API Security & Akamai Implementation

• Design and implement API security strategies using Akamai API Gateway and Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Ensure robust API authentication, authorization, and traffic protection through rate limiting, bot mitigation, and threat detection
• Integrate Akamai security solutions with IAM platforms for secure API access and identity-based API protection
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to API security threats and vulnerabilities

Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct security assessments to identify risks related to access management and API security
• Define and implement risk mitigation strategies in alignment with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI-DSS
• Establish and enforce IAM governance frameworks, ensuring continuous compliance with regulatory standards

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee the administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of Okta and Akamai security solutions
• Lead incident response efforts related to access management breaches or API security threats
• Monitor IAM and API security performance metrics and drive continuous improvements

Your Future at Kyndryl
As a Security Consultant at Kyndryl you will join the Kyndryl Consultant Profession, working with other Kyndryl Consultants, Architects, Project Managers, and cross-functional Technical Subject Matter Experts - presenting unlimited opportunities with unmatched support through our investment in your learning, training, and career growth

Benefits for you

Kyndryl Poland is proud to be certified last year by "Mamo Pracuj" foundation as Parents Friendly Employer.

In joining Kyndryl Poland you will work for a diverse company that invests in your future and join a team culture that amplifies learning, and development agility.

Kyndryl has a flexible working policy. Depending on the position there are a number of options including some home working opportunities. These ensure a better balance and improved flexibility both inside and outside of work for you.

Plus, we offer many other cultural and environmental benefits to our employees. From an agile office space with games room, to team dinners and seasonal gifts. As well as Charity, ESG initiatives and focus groups, where our employees co-create our new company culture strongly based on their personal feedback and sentiments.

Our employees enjoy varying other options too: utilizing our BeWell Program (with online consultants in law, tax, life events, psychology, coaching); opting in for the Retirement pension plan and we have a Cafeteria platform, with Kyndryl benefits points.

Of course, you can also take advantage of other great offerings:

• Private health card
• Life insurance package
• Multisport Card
• Discounts for Kyndryl employees
• A wide range of benefit options for parents and children
• Sports activities and team events
• Free language courses & many personal development possibilities
• Employee referral program
• Mindfulness and Yoga Classes

These are just a part of the initiatives and opportunities available to you, as we continuously develop as an Employer of Choice.

We are looking forward to seeing you join us!

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Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IAM and API security consulting, with expertise in Okta and Akamai
• Strong hands-on experience with Okta Identity Cloud (SSO, MFA, LCM, Adaptive Authentication)
• Experience with API security best practices, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, mutual TLS, and API rate limiting
• Strong knowledge of Akamai API Gateway, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Bot Mitigation
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS)
• Experience integrating IAM solutions with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead IAM and API security projects independently
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to engage with C-level executives and technical teams alike
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align AM and API Security initiatives with business objectives

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with identity governance and administration (IGA) tools
• Knowledge of scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Terraform)
• Certifications such as Okta Certified Consultant, Akamai Security Architect, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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