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.
Education / Professional Experience/ Qualifications
Experience
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).
Technical Skills
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
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or
equivalent experience).
Preferred Qualifications
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.
