OpenText Identity Governance (NetIQ) Consultant

  • Parker Shaw
  • Sep 09, 2025
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

Role Overview:

As an OpenText Identity Governance (NetIQ) Consultant, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions using OpenText NetIQ technologies. You will work closely with clients to understand their business and compliance needs, translating them into secure, scalable, and efficient identity governance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design & Implementation:

  • Architect and deploy OpenText Identity Governance (NetIQ) solutions (on-premises, cloud, or hybrid).
  • Configure and customize Identity Manager, Access Manager, and Privileged Access Manager.
  • Automate access reviews, policy enforcement, and compliance reporting.

Client Engagement:

  • Lead workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
  • Provide expert-level consulting and guidance to clients on IAM best practices.
  • Deliver technical documentation including design specs, configuration guides, and user manuals.

Support & Optimization:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues.
  • Perform system health checks, upgrades, and performance tuning.
  • Mentor junior consultants and support knowledge transfer to client teams.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 8+ years in IAM, with at least 5 years hands-on with OpenText NetIQ products.

Deep knowledge of:

  • Identity Governance
  • Identity Manager
  • Access Manager
  • eDirectory, SSPR, Advanced Authentication
  • Privileged Access Management

Experience with:

  • Windows/Linux administration
  • Networking (TCP/IP, Firewalls, proxies)
  • Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL)
  • Web technologies (HTTP, SSL, web Servers)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Scripting (Python, Java, Shell)

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management.
  • Analytical mindset with a proactive, customer-focused approach.
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • OpenText or NetIQ certifications in Identity Governance or Identity Manager.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks (eg, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
  • Familiarity with ITIL or other service management frameworks.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.