Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Saviynt IGA to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of enterprise identity governance and lifecycle automation using Saviynt as the core IAM platform. This role will drive end-to-end delivery and operational excellence across identity lifecycle (Joiner–Mover–Leaver), access requests, certifications, and risk/SoD controls, partnering closely with HRIS, IT, Security, and application teams.
Responsibilities:
Implementation & Configuration (Saviynt Core)
- Configure and customize Saviynt IGA modules including Access Request, Certification, and Role Management.
- Develop and maintain Saviynt governance controls: Birthright Access Policies,RBAC,Risk Rules, SoD policies, and Entitlement Owner rules
- Design and manage Saviynt workflows for provisioning, approvals, and certifications; automate lifecycle events using Saviynt rule engine/workflows.
Support & Troubleshooting (L2–L3 / Escalations)
- Lead resolution of complex IAM issues related to Saviynt configurations, connectors, workflows, and certification campaigns; drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
- Establish operating procedures and escalation paths for identity governance services and high-impact production issues.
Administration & Maintenance
- Own platform health and operational readiness: monitoring, configuration hygiene, environment stability, and controlled changes to rules/workflows/connectors.
- Maintain technical documentation and ensure repeatable runbooks/standards for consistent operations.
Integration & Automation
- Configure and maintain Saviynt OOTB connectors for on-prem and cloud applications; build/manage custom integrations using REST APIs and scripting as required.
- Partner with HRIS and identity teams to support HR-driven identity lifecycle integration patterns (e.g., authoritative source → Saviynt governance → downstream targets).
- Collaborate with teams leveraging Microsoft Entra ID for SSO/provisioning patterns where needed as part of the broader identity ecosystem.
Security & Compliance
- Implement and enforce governance controls aligned to compliance needs, including SoD guardrails, risk-based access controls, and certification evidence.
- Configure Saviynt reporting/dashboards and generate audit-ready artifacts and compliance reports.
Documentation & Training
- Produce technical documentation, standards, and playbooks; provide training and enablement for internal teams and stakeholders.
Experience & Skills:
- Strong experience in Identity & Access Management / Information Security with demonstrated delivery of identity governance and lifecycle programs.
- Hands-on expertise implementing and operating Saviynt IGA (workflows, rules, modules, integrations).
- Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management fundamentals, including Identity Lifecycle Management (Joiner–Mover–Leaver), RBAC, and access governance.
- Hands-on experience with Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) including workflows, rules, certifications, and integrations.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft Entra ID authentication framework, including authentication methods, SSO (SAML / OIDC), Conditional Access concepts.
- Working knowledge of identity and access protocols: SAML, OIDC, OAuth 2.0, SCIM, LDAP, FIDO2, JWT, Kerberos, and mTLS.
- Experience working with cloud and directory-based identity ecosystems (Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID) in integrated enterprise environments.
- Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Java, Groovy, or Python, with experience consuming and integrating via REST APIs.
Education/Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience operating in regulated environments and supporting audit/compliance requirements (evidence, attestations, exception handling).
- Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM processes and integrations (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Exposure to privileged access programs and broader security ecosystem integrations (IAM/SIEM/ITSM/cloud).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra Identity Governance, including Access Packages, Access Reviews, Lifecycle Workflows, and automation using Azure Logic Apps, in environments co‑existing with Saviynt IGA.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Saviynt Certified Professional (or equivalent), plus relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP/CISM) and Microsoft identity/Azure certifications.
