Lead Consultant - Identity

Role Overview 

We are seeking a Lead Consultant to play a crucial role helping to deliver transformation solutions within our growing Identity team. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant with hands-on technical knowledge of Identity and IAM systems.  

The perfect candidate will have a track record of designing, building and supporting identity systems at scale, have experience across Microsoft and other industry brand solutions, and have a track record of delivering transformation within technical roles. Your expertise will be vital in helping to deliver tangible improvements and innovative solutions for our clients.   

Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage identity projects from requirements gathering through solution design and deployment.

• Identify and explain solutions for existing and potential clients to solve their most complex problems

• Work with key vendors and their platforms to develop exciting, innovative and scalable solutions.

• Analyse and assess existing identity platforms and infrastructure, identify risks, recommend improvements and transformation opportunities.

• Identify improvements to, and further ways to exploit, investments in existing cloud and on-premise platforms, translating effort into improved return-on-investment.

• Understand compliance and the necessity of meeting industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure the highest standards of delivery and client satisfaction, maintaining our position as a trusted partner.

• Be a subject matter expert and work with appropriate vendors/partners, enhancing our brand's visibility and fostering important relationships.

About you 

• Experienced technical consultant in the Identity domain, both on-premise and in the cloud, combining a deep curiosity and passion for technology, security, and identity with a developed sense for good engineering and a pragmatic approach to risk management.

• A strong network built while working with a variety of organisations and vendors across different capabilities and market sectors

• A keen eye for what’s wrong or misconfigured and methodical approach to problem solving. A knowledge of how to improve processes, identify risks and recognise common threat themes in identity and authentication environments.

• A technical background having worked with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, hybrid deployments and related systems.

• A background of leading or helping to develop secure identity architecture for hybrid-cloud and/or cloud-first client environments, with a knowledge of how to integrate both modern and legacy systems.

• Demonstrable experience of influencing architectural principles, standards, operating models and roadmaps to support transformation and improvements.

Knowledge and experience of the following would be advantageous:  

• Proficiency in developing leads and taking new capabilities to market for complex enterprise environments.

• Experience of integrating enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and virtual environments with IAM.

• Knowledge of zero trust principles  and modernising organisations to meet cybersecurity demands.

• A strong consulting experience working across multiple sectors and disciplines

• Possession of industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Microsoft/other vendors) is beneficial.

  

What we look for in our people 

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos

• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success

• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• Dedication to excellence and quality

Why work for FSP? 

At FSP, we are committed to providing: 

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career

• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of

• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience

• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results

• Industry leading coaching and mentoring

• Plus the excellent benefits package we offer at FSP

FSP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. 

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.

About FSP 

Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) are a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. 

As a long-standing Microsoft Solutions Partner, our portfolio of modern workplace, cloud, data, and cyber security offerings, alongside trusted managed services delivery, is driving change for high-profile clients in both the public and private sector.  

Our work is founded on the commitment to deliver positive impact for both organisations and their people. 

Behind this commitment is a dedicated employee-first strategy, built around our organisation’s core values: human, inclusive, performance driven, and ambitious. 

We are proud to have been recognised by Best Companies™ as a 3-star ‘World Class’ workplace (their highest level of accreditation) in 2024, 2023 and 2022. We have also been awarded a No.1 Best Company to Work For in the UK, in the Technology sector and in the South-East (Regional League Table) in 2023. 

We have also been recognised three times as No.1 Best Workplace™ in the UK by Great Place to Work®. 

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.