Technical Consultant - Identity

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 

Requirements:

• Comprehensive understanding of security principles, practices, and methodologies (e.g., CIA triad, defense-in-depth).Familiar with access control methods (RBAC/ABAC)
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls, and how to apply them to secure organizational environments.
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools that function in the following spaces: PAM / PIM / IAM, DLP, SOAR (XSIAM), Microsoft Security, AWS Security, Red Teaming / AppSec, Isolated Recovery Environments (IREs)
• Proficiency in securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including knowledge of cloud-specific security tools and best practices.
• Knowledge of DLP technologies and strategies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access or exfiltration.
• Expertise in managing projects from initiation through closing, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to allocate resources efficiently and manage budgets to ensure project success within financial constraints.
• Proficient in working with diverse stakeholders (technical teams, executives, and external vendors) to align project goals with organizational priorities.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of working knowledge of one or more Identity-Based Security Solutions: Okta, Sailpoint, Delinea, BeyondTrust, CyberArk, etc.
• Any of the following preferred but not required: Security+, A+, Network+
• Willingness to travel to support client projects and shadowing opportunities (50+ % of the time)

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include: 

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

- 401(k) 

- Paid company holidays 

- Paid time off 

- Paid parental and caregiver leave 

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. 

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.