Associate IAM Consultant

Associate IAM Consultant

Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: GBR Cheltenham Jessop House

Description

NCC Group is excited to announce our continued investment in expanding our digital identity team as we continue to expand and enhancing our identity and access management (IAM) capabilities, offerings, and propositions.

Our incredible Digital Identity team operate as a global practice to deliver leading consultancy and managed services. We are looking for ambitious individuals eager to learn new skills and create an exciting career pathway in cybersecurity.

Office Locations - This role can be primarily work from home, with regular visits to our London, Manchester or Cheltenham offices, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Who We're Looking For - We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and specialisms- whether you're a recent graduate, changing careers, or seeking to transition into a different area of cybersecurity.

What We Offer - Our industry-renowned training will equip you with both technical and consultative skills, laying a strong foundation for your future career. At NCC Group, you'll find numerous pathways to success within the exciting field of cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve and support the development of technical and consultancy skills, delivered by a mixture of knowledge transfer, shadowing and Interactive technology vendor training delivered in a combination of onsite and virtual classrooms and self-guided learning, as well as official consultancy soft skills.

You will engage in project activities alongside your colleagues in the digital identity team, benefiting from the guidance of a dedicated mentor who will support your personal development as you advance. You will find that your skills as a consultant will grow alongside your technical expertise.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience through active client exposure as you shadow active projects. This includes areas such as business analysis, project management, and technical deployment, utilizing leading technologies and tools like SailPoint, Okta, Delinea, and more.

In addition, you will be encouraged to select a specialism topic of your choice to present to the internal colleagues, with support from your nominated mentor. The topic can cover a theoretical research topic, practical demonstration of product implementation and/or the development of an asset, which will help further consolidate the knowledge and presentation soft skills.

After the initial six months, you’ll be invited to compile and present your “journey and learnings,” which will include insights from shadowing consultants on real engagements, including pre-sales activities.

Moreover, you will be encouraged to complete training with technology vendors to earn a widely recognized IAM industry qualification.

The overall aim of the role is to provide a transition to a consulting level position, based on a 2-to-3 timeframe, with the ability to focus on a broad or specific focus on Identity and Access Management services.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

To thrive at NCC Group, you should possess a genuine enthusiasm for your work and a strong desire to learn both on and off the job. Successful team members are naturally curious, diligent, enjoy tackling problems, and have a penchant for asking insightful questions.

In terms of technical skills, we are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate proficiency in three or more of the following areas:

• Relevant experience in cybersecurity or familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes, policies, or technologies
• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux
• Proficient programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, or C#
• Experience with web development and frameworks, such as NodeJS, ReactJS, ASP.NET, AngularJS, Flask, Ruby on Rails, etc.
• Familiarity with databases, including SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL
• Experience with the setup and management of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.)

Moreover, the following attributes can enhance your application:

• Awareness of current trends and news in the cybersecurity industry
• Understanding of security processes and access control mechanisms
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in cybersecurity
• Familiarity with various cybersecurity and IT methodologies, technologies, and techniques
• Experience researching and learning about Identity and Access Management

Job Benefits

• Flexible Working : Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance : Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits : Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes : Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme : Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Schem e: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off : Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning : Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

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