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At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits, and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution, and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test, and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution, and integration capabilities.
With over 15,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 15 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation, and creating a great place to work for all.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Lead Consultant, IAM is an experienced individual contributor positioned between the Senior Consultant and Senior Manager/Principal. They own key delivery workstreams, serve as the primary client interface on IAM engagements, and drive delivery excellence across WWT's Identity and Access Management practice. They are the domain subject matter expert who provides technical credibility to both delivery and pursuit efforts.
Within WWT's pursuit teams, the Lead Consultant partners with account executives, solution architects, and practice leadership to advance qualified IAM opportunities, from architecting the solution through executing the SOW. They are equally expected to deepen relationships within existing accounts, identifying expansion opportunities where WWT's IAM capabilities can deliver additional value, while collaborating with solution owners and stakeholders to continuously refine the service offering.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Engagement Delivery & Team Development
- Lead key IAM workstreams with accountability for delivery quality, timelines, and business outcomes, while elevating practice capabilities and growing talent.
Program Leadership & Quality Assurance
- Lead key portions of IAM engagements end-to-end: coordinate resources, manage risks, and ensure consistent execution across assessment, design, and implementation workstreams
- Lead IAM assessment, architecture design, and implementation engagements with documentation of design decisions, platform configurations, integration patterns, and operational support procedures
- Produce and quality-assure client-ready deliverables, IAM assessments, maturity scorecards, gap registers, architecture recommendations, strategic roadmaps, and executive briefings that consistently meet professional services standards
Oversight & Mentoring
- Oversee multiple workstreams while actively developing junior and senior consultants through coaching, structured feedback, and hands-on technical guidance
- Drive practice maturity through reusable delivery assets, assessment frameworks, methodology enhancements, and IAM thought leadership content
Pre-Sales, Solutioning & Client Development
- Build and grow trusted client relationships while serving as the IAM domain expert on WWT's pursuit teams to advance pipeline and revenue growth.
Client Relationships & Executive Communication
- Own client relationships at the working and leadership levels for key IAM engagements, acting as a senior trusted advisor across the engagement lifecycle
- Translate complex IAM findings into business-level recommendations; present to senior leadership and CISO/VP-level audiences; facilitate workshops, steering committees, and program governance sessions
- Identify and develop expansion opportunities within existing accounts where IAM capabilities IGA, PAM, Access Management, cloud identity, can deliver additional client value
Solution Architecture & Pursuit Support
- Scope: Serve as the IAM technical SME on pursuit teams, partnering with account and sales teams to define the engagement approach and solution architecture
- ROM & Estimation: Build Rough Order of Magnitude estimates that validate scoping, define effort levels, and establish pricing parameters for client review
- Papering (SOW): Develop Statements of Work that articulate scope, price, deliverables, assumptions, and timelines for IAM consulting engagements
Practice Visibility & Growth
- Support marketing and digital platform initiatives that drive IAM practice visibility and pipeline generation
- Contribute to reusable IAM methodologies, assessment frameworks, and thought leadership content that strengthen WWT's market position
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- 8–12 years of experience in cybersecurity with a sustained focus on Identity and Access Management; must include 5+ years in a senior consulting or technical leadership role with hands-on IAM platform implementation and client advisory experience
- Demonstrated experience serving as an IAM technical SME within pursuit or sales teams, with a track record of contributing to scoping, pricing, and winning consulting engagements
- Deep technical expertise across IAM domains, including:
- IGA — SailPoint IdentityNow/IdentityIQ, Saviynt, Omada, or One Identity: role engineering, access certification, SoD policy design, joiner-mover-leaver lifecycle management, connector architecture, and entitlement catalog design
- PAM — CyberArk (Core PAS, EPM, Conjur), BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privilege Management), or Delinea/Thycotic: vault architecture, privileged account onboarding, session recording, just-in-time access, and least-privilege enforcement
- Access Management — Okta, Ping Identity (PingFederate, PingOne), Microsoft Entra ID, or ForgeRock: SSO architecture, adaptive MFA, SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM provisioning, and federation design
- Cloud Identity — AWS IAM/IAM Identity Center, Azure Entra ID, GCP IAM, CIEM tools (Wiz, Ermetic, Sonrai): cloud entitlement governance, CIEM policy design, and cloud-native IAM patterns
- Directory Services — Active Directory (design, tiered admin model, hardening), Azure AD Connect, LDAP, and virtual directory architectures (Radiant Logic, Microsoft MIM)
- Working knowledge of identity and security governance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53 (AC and IA control families), NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), ISO 27001/27002, MITRE ATT&CK credential access and lateral movement tactics, SOX ITGC access control requirements, HIPAA Security Rule, PCI DSS, and DORA as it relates to identity resilience
- Practical understanding of the identity-security interplay across adjacent domains: application security (OAuth/OIDC, API security), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), endpoint and device trust, and privileged attack paths including credential compromise and lateral movement
- Demonstrated consulting delivery competencies, including:
- Structured discovery and assessment: design and execute current-state IAM discovery engagements, conduct stakeholder interviews and technical SME sessions, synthesize findings into clearly structured, actionable outputs
- Gap analysis and maturity evaluation: assess and communicate IAM program maturity across technology, process, governance, and organizational readiness dimensions against recognized frameworks; prioritize findings by business risk and identity risk impact
- Executive communication: translate complex IAM findings into clear, concise narratives for CISO and senior leadership audiences; adapt message depth and framing to technical and business stakeholders
- Workshop facilitation: design and lead executive workshops, IAM program kickoffs, cross-functional discovery sessions, and technical design sessions; drive alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities
- Roadmap and program planning: develop phased IAM execution roadmaps with initiative prioritization, dependency mapping, ROM estimates, and milestone sequencing aligned to client business constraints and risk objectives
- Deliverable excellence: consistent track record of producing client-ready IAM deliverables — assessments, maturity scorecards, gap registers, architecture recommendations, roadmaps, and program plans — that meet professional services quality standards
- Stakeholder and engagement management: manage complex, multi-stakeholder IAM engagements; navigate competing priorities, set and manage expectations, escalate risks appropriately, and sustain client trust through ambiguity
- Practice Development: Develop, maintain, and enhance IAM service offerings including methodologies, marketing content, deliverable templates, and practice capabilities
- Sales and Pipeline Management: Identify, shape, and drive IAM opportunities from initial discussions through proposals, SOW, fee estimation, level of effort, margins, leveraged team structures, and deal closure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Advanced certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent; vendor-specific certifications from SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Microsoft (SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500), or Saviynt are highly valued
- Experience in IAM program governance, policy development, and regulatory compliance design across financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, or public sector
- Contributions to IAM thought leadership: white papers, conference presentations, or intellectual property that strengthen practice market presence
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance drivers for identity programs, including SEC cyber disclosure rules, DORA, HIPAA, SOX, NERC CIP, or PCI DSS requirements as they relate to identity governance and access control
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Trusted IAM client advisor
- Delivery excellence and workstream ownership
- Technical SME depth across IGA, PAM, Access Management, and cloud identity
- Pursuit and solutioning acumen
Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality IAM engagements that clients trust, contributing to won pursuits through credible scoping and solutioning, mentoring the next wave of IAM consultants, and advancing WWT's IAM practice through reusable assets and thought leadership that deepens client relationships and drives practice growth.
COMPENSATION
- A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $127,000 to $160,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
BENEFITS
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.
Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits, and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
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INTRODUCTION
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits, and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution, and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test, and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution, and integration capabilities.
With over 15,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 15 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation, and creating a great place to work for all.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Lead Consultant, IAM is an experienced individual contributor positioned between the Senior Consultant and Senior Manager/Principal. They own key delivery workstreams, serve as the primary client interface on IAM engagements, and drive delivery excellence across WWT's Identity and Access Management practice. They are the domain subject matter expert who provides technical credibility to both delivery and pursuit efforts.
Within WWT's pursuit teams, the Lead Consultant partners with account executives, solution architects, and practice leadership to advance qualified IAM opportunities, from architecting the solution through executing the SOW. They are equally expected to deepen relationships within existing accounts, identifying expansion opportunities where WWT's IAM capabilities can deliver additional value, while collaborating with solution owners and stakeholders to continuously refine the service offering.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Engagement Delivery & Team Development
- Lead key IAM workstreams with accountability for delivery quality, timelines, and business outcomes, while elevating practice capabilities and growing talent.
Program Leadership & Quality Assurance
- Lead key portions of IAM engagements end-to-end: coordinate resources, manage risks, and ensure consistent execution across assessment, design, and implementation workstreams
- Lead IAM assessment, architecture design, and implementation engagements with documentation of design decisions, platform configurations, integration patterns, and operational support procedures
- Produce and quality-assure client-ready deliverables, IAM assessments, maturity scorecards, gap registers, architecture recommendations, strategic roadmaps, and executive briefings that consistently meet professional services standards
Oversight & Mentoring
- Oversee multiple workstreams while actively developing junior and senior consultants through coaching, structured feedback, and hands-on technical guidance
- Drive practice maturity through reusable delivery assets, assessment frameworks, methodology enhancements, and IAM thought leadership content
Pre-Sales, Solutioning & Client Development
- Build and grow trusted client relationships while serving as the IAM domain expert on WWT's pursuit teams to advance pipeline and revenue growth.
Client Relationships & Executive Communication
- Own client relationships at the working and leadership levels for key IAM engagements, acting as a senior trusted advisor across the engagement lifecycle
- Translate complex IAM findings into business-level recommendations; present to senior leadership and CISO/VP-level audiences; facilitate workshops, steering committees, and program governance sessions
- Identify and develop expansion opportunities within existing accounts where IAM capabilities IGA, PAM, Access Management, cloud identity, can deliver additional client value
Solution Architecture & Pursuit Support
- Scope: Serve as the IAM technical SME on pursuit teams, partnering with account and sales teams to define the engagement approach and solution architecture
- ROM & Estimation: Build Rough Order of Magnitude estimates that validate scoping, define effort levels, and establish pricing parameters for client review
- Papering (SOW): Develop Statements of Work that articulate scope, price, deliverables, assumptions, and timelines for IAM consulting engagements
Practice Visibility & Growth
- Support marketing and digital platform initiatives that drive IAM practice visibility and pipeline generation
- Contribute to reusable IAM methodologies, assessment frameworks, and thought leadership content that strengthen WWT's market position
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- 8–12 years of experience in cybersecurity with a sustained focus on Identity and Access Management; must include 5+ years in a senior consulting or technical leadership role with hands-on IAM platform implementation and client advisory experience
- Demonstrated experience serving as an IAM technical SME within pursuit or sales teams, with a track record of contributing to scoping, pricing, and winning consulting engagements
- Deep technical expertise across IAM domains, including:
- IGA — SailPoint IdentityNow/IdentityIQ, Saviynt, Omada, or One Identity: role engineering, access certification, SoD policy design, joiner-mover-leaver lifecycle management, connector architecture, and entitlement catalog design
- PAM — CyberArk (Core PAS, EPM, Conjur), BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privilege Management), or Delinea/Thycotic: vault architecture, privileged account onboarding, session recording, just-in-time access, and least-privilege enforcement
- Access Management — Okta, Ping Identity (PingFederate, PingOne), Microsoft Entra ID, or ForgeRock: SSO architecture, adaptive MFA, SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM provisioning, and federation design
- Cloud Identity — AWS IAM/IAM Identity Center, Azure Entra ID, GCP IAM, CIEM tools (Wiz, Ermetic, Sonrai): cloud entitlement governance, CIEM policy design, and cloud-native IAM patterns
- Directory Services — Active Directory (design, tiered admin model, hardening), Azure AD Connect, LDAP, and virtual directory architectures (Radiant Logic, Microsoft MIM)
- Working knowledge of identity and security governance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53 (AC and IA control families), NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), ISO 27001/27002, MITRE ATT&CK credential access and lateral movement tactics, SOX ITGC access control requirements, HIPAA Security Rule, PCI DSS, and DORA as it relates to identity resilience
- Practical understanding of the identity-security interplay across adjacent domains: application security (OAuth/OIDC, API security), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), endpoint and device trust, and privileged attack paths including credential compromise and lateral movement
- Demonstrated consulting delivery competencies, including:
- Structured discovery and assessment: design and execute current-state IAM discovery engagements, conduct stakeholder interviews and technical SME sessions, synthesize findings into clearly structured, actionable outputs
- Gap analysis and maturity evaluation: assess and communicate IAM program maturity across technology, process, governance, and organizational readiness dimensions against recognized frameworks; prioritize findings by business risk and identity risk impact
- Executive communication: translate complex IAM findings into clear, concise narratives for CISO and senior leadership audiences; adapt message depth and framing to technical and business stakeholders
- Workshop facilitation: design and lead executive workshops, IAM program kickoffs, cross-functional discovery sessions, and technical design sessions; drive alignment among stakeholders with competing priorities
- Roadmap and program planning: develop phased IAM execution roadmaps with initiative prioritization, dependency mapping, ROM estimates, and milestone sequencing aligned to client business constraints and risk objectives
- Deliverable excellence: consistent track record of producing client-ready IAM deliverables — assessments, maturity scorecards, gap registers, architecture recommendations, roadmaps, and program plans — that meet professional services quality standards
- Stakeholder and engagement management: manage complex, multi-stakeholder IAM engagements; navigate competing priorities, set and manage expectations, escalate risks appropriately, and sustain client trust through ambiguity
- Practice Development: Develop, maintain, and enhance IAM service offerings including methodologies, marketing content, deliverable templates, and practice capabilities
- Sales and Pipeline Management: Identify, shape, and drive IAM opportunities from initial discussions through proposals, SOW, fee estimation, level of effort, margins, leveraged team structures, and deal closure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Advanced certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent; vendor-specific certifications from SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Microsoft (SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500), or Saviynt are highly valued
- Experience in IAM program governance, policy development, and regulatory compliance design across financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, or public sector
- Contributions to IAM thought leadership: white papers, conference presentations, or intellectual property that strengthen practice market presence
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance drivers for identity programs, including SEC cyber disclosure rules, DORA, HIPAA, SOX, NERC CIP, or PCI DSS requirements as they relate to identity governance and access control
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Trusted IAM client advisor
- Delivery excellence and workstream ownership
- Technical SME depth across IGA, PAM, Access Management, and cloud identity
- Pursuit and solutioning acumen
Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality IAM engagements that clients trust, contributing to won pursuits through credible scoping and solutioning, mentoring the next wave of IAM consultants, and advancing WWT's IAM practice through reusable assets and thought leadership that deepens client relationships and drives practice growth.
COMPENSATION
- A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $127,000 to $160,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
BENEFITS
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.
Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits, and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
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Map your degree to your role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Solutions Lead position. A general business degree may trigger an RFE, so document how your technical coursework maps specifically to solution architecture, systems integration, or the consulting function your employer describes.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Solutions Lead roles often file under SOC codes for computer and information systems managers or management analysts. Run the OFLC Wage Search filtered by those codes to identify employers with active H-1B filings in your metro area before you apply.
Find sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to target Solutions Lead openings at employers who have already sponsored the role. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-applying to companies with no sponsorship track record.
Clarify the specialty occupation definition early
Solutions Lead is a hybrid title that blends technical and client-facing work. Ask the hiring manager to confirm the role requires a degree in a specific technical discipline before the offer stage, since USCIS scrutinizes positions where non-degreed candidates are sometimes considered.
Time your petition around the cap and premium processing
H-1B cap filings open in April for an October 1 start. If you're already on OPT and need continuous work authorization, confirm whether your employer will file for premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid a gap.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
If you're on a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for that authorization to remain valid. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer, since Solutions Lead roles at boutique consultancies are where this requirement is most frequently missed.
H-1B Visa Solutions Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solutions Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. The challenge is that Solutions Lead is a broad title, and USCIS may issue an RFE if the job description includes non-technical duties that don't clearly require that degree. Your employer's petition should tie every core responsibility to the specific degree requirement.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Solutions Lead positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Solutions Lead openings filtered by verified H-1B filing history. You can also cross-reference DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which is publicly available and shows which employers filed LCAs for similar occupation codes in prior fiscal years. Focus on enterprise software vendors, systems integrators, and consulting firms, which file consistently for this type of role.
What SOC code typically applies to a Solutions Lead for H-1B purposes?
Most Solutions Lead roles are filed under SOC 11-3021 (Computer and Information Systems Managers) or SOC 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other), depending on how technical the position is. Consulting-heavy roles sometimes use SOC 13-1161 (Market Research Analysts) or management analyst codes. The O*NET profile for the closest occupation code can help you and your employer align on the right classification before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better Solutions Lead offer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved, but the new petition must be non-frivolous. Get confirmation from your new employer that the transfer petition has been filed before your last day at the current job.
What should I watch for in the prevailing wage determination for a Solutions Lead role?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area listed on the LCA. Solutions Lead can map to multiple SOC codes with meaningfully different wage levels, so confirm which code your employer selected and verify it against the OFLC Wage Search before signing your offer letter. A lower-wage SOC code may technically comply with DOL rules but could affect your total compensation relative to peers in the same role.