Managing Security Consultant - Access Management (Remote in the U.S.)

We are growing! GuidePoint Security is hiring a Managing Security Consultant – Access Management to join our delivery leadership team on a full-time basis. This is a fully remote role where we are looking for strong technical leadership experience across Ping Identity (PingFederate, PingOne, PingAccess) and Okta (Workforce Identity, Identity Engine), with a solid foundation in Access Management fundamentals including federation, SSO, MFA, and API security. The Managing Security Consultant is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of Access Management engagements across GuidePoint’s client portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of technical oversight, people leadership, and client delivery — ensuring that projects are properly staffed, technically sound, and delivered on time and within scope. The Managing Consultant serves as the escalation point for delivery challenges, coordinates across multiple concurrent engagements, and ensures consistent quality and client satisfaction across the practice.

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery timelines, milestones, and deliverables across the Access Management engagement portfolio; Partner with Project Managers to ensure proper project governance, status reporting, and risk management; Conduct regular delivery reviews with engagement leads; Drive accountability for SOW adherence, scope management, and change order processes; Coordinate parallel workstreams within large, multi-track engagements; Ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and transition planning; Establish and maintain delivery playbooks, templates, and standard operating procedures; Lead project kickoffs, status meetings, and executive steering committee updates; Track and report on engagement health metrics including budget burn, milestone completion, and risk indicators; Implement corrective actions and recovery plans for engagements that deviate from plan; Embrace emerging technologies, including AI tools; Provide technical oversight across multiple concurrent Access Management engagements; Serve as the senior technical resource for complex challenges involving Ping Identity, Okta, federation protocols, SSO architecture, MFA, and Zero Trust access patterns; Review and approve solution architectures, integration designs, and implementation approaches; Ensure engagements adhere to security best practices and GuidePoint delivery standards; Conduct periodic technical health checks; Maintain working knowledge of adjacent platforms including Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk, and SailPoint; Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Architects, Senior Engineers, and Engineers; Own resource allocation and staffing decisions; Forecast staffing needs; Coordinate with practice leadership and recruiting; Manage consultant utilization; Identify skill gaps and develop training plans; Coordinate cross-practice resource sharing; Maintain a skills matrix; Serve as the primary escalation point for delivery issues, client concerns, and technical blockers; Manage escalation communications; Engage directly with client stakeholders; Conduct root cause analysis on escalated issues; Support presales efforts; Review and approve LOE estimates and SOW technical content; Participate in client-facing presentations; Contribute to practice development initiatives; Collaborate with sales teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field — or equivalent work experience; 8+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with at least 3 years in a delivery leadership or management capacity; Strong technical background in Ping Identity technologies, including PingFederate, PingOne, PingAccess; Strong technical background in Okta, including Okta Identity Engine, Universal Directory, Okta Workflows, API Access Management, Okta Integration Network; Deep understanding of Access Management fundamentals including SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SSO architecture, federation design patterns, MFA, adaptive authentication, passwordless strategies, API security, token management, and gateway integration; Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent engagements and delivery teams; Proven ability to manage escalations, resolve client concerns, and maintain executive-level relationships; Experience with resource planning, utilization management, and staffing optimization; Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders; Must be open to travel up to 20%

Nice to have

Experience with additional IAM platforms: Microsoft Entra ID, CyberArk, SailPoint, ForgeRock; Professional certifications such as Ping Identity Certified Professional, Okta Certified Professional/Administrator/Consultant, CISSP, CISM; PMP or equivalent project management certification; Experience in consulting or professional services delivery environments; Background in incident response or security recovery engagements involving IAM platforms; Experience building and scaling IAM consulting practices or delivery teams

Benefits

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only); Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA; Group Dental Insurance; 12 corporate holidays and Flexible Time Off (FTO); Mobile phone and home internet allowance; Retirement plan eligibility after 2 months; Pet Benefit Option