Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer Saviynt

Kaplan; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaplan is seeking a Senior IAM Engineer/Architect to design, implement, and operate an enterprise Saviynt-based IAM and IGA platform. You will drive identity lifecycle, access governance, and cloud/on-prem integrations, collaborating with security, HR, and IT teams.

The role requires deep Saviynt expertise, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering scalable identity programs in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in Identity and Access Management.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on Saviynt implementation and architecture.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale IAM programs.
• Onboarding applications into Saviynt in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of RBAC, ABAC, and access governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM design and strategy for Kaplan’s IGA platform using Saviynt.
• Plan, implement, and govern enterprise IAM initiatives across cloud and on-prem.
• Oversee application onboarding and integration with MS 365, AD, LDAP, HR platforms.
• Manage governance, certifications, and least-privilege access.
• Lead workshops with stakeholders and ensure security alignment.

Skills

Saviynt

IAM architecture

Application onboarding

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

LDAP

AWS

SaaS integrations

RBAC

ABAC

SAML

OAuth

OpenID Connect

SCIM

REST APIs

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cyber Security

Tools

Salesforce

Workday

Monday.com

Asana

Job description

Job Description – Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer Saviynt

Role Overview

The Senior IAM Engineer / Architect is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and operational management of Kaplan’s Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform, with a primary focus on Saviynt.

This is a senior technical role requiring extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise scale IAM solutions across complex hybrid environments. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for IAM strategy, architecture, application onboarding, identity lifecycle management, access governance, and integration initiatives across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, and business-critical platforms.

The role will work closely with Security, Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Application Development, HR, and business stakeholders to ensure IAM services are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

IAM design and Strategy

• Lead the design, and implementation of enterprise IAM and IGA solutions using Saviynt.
• Develop and maintain IAM roadmaps aligned with security, compliance, and business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and governance across identity and access management initiatives.
• Act as the primary technical authority for Saviynt and identity governance solutions.

Saviynt Implementation

• Plan, lead, and execute application onboarding activities across complex enterprise environments.
• Design scalable integration solutions between Saviynt and enterprise applications.
• Lead integration design and implementation for:
• Microsoft 365
• Active Directory
• LDAP
• HR platforms
• Monday.com
• Asana
• Workday
• Database platforms
• AWS and cloud-native services
• Other leading SaaS providers
• Develop onboarding frameworks and reusable integration patterns.
• Resolve complex integration and provisioning challenges.
• Lead technical workshops and design sessions with business and technology stakeholders.

Operational Ownership

• Oversee the operational performance and stability of the Saviynt platform.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex IAM incidents and integration issues.
• Perform version upgrades of Saviynt platform including associated regression testing and change management.
• Ensure operational support processes are documented and effective.
• Drive continuous improvement of IAM services and automation capabilities.
• Follow standards for code migration, deployment, source control, and environment management.
• Manage routine certification campaigns

Security, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure IAM solutions align with ISO 27001, SOX, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audit activities and remediation programs.
• Lead access governance initiatives and certification programs.
• Ensure least-privilege principles are implemented consistently.
• Support privileged access management and identity security initiatives.

Documentation and Governance

• Develop and maintain design documents, standards, operating procedures, and integration guides.
• Maintain implementation documentation and support knowledge transfer activities.
• Establish governance processes for application onboarding and access management.

Skills and Experience

• 8 -10 years of experience in Identity and Access Management.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on Saviynt implementation and architecture experience.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale IAM programs.
• Extensive experience onboarding applications into Saviynt in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with:
• Salesforce integration and access governance
• Microsoft 365
• Active Directory
• LDAP
• Workday
• Monday.com
• Asana
• AWS
• SaaS application integrations
• Strong understanding of:
• RBAC
• ABAC
• Access governance
• Identity lifecycle management
• Segregation of Duties
• SAML
• OAuth
• OpenID Connect
• SCIM
• Experience with REST APIs, web services, and integration frameworks.
• Strong scripting and development skills.
• Experience managing IAM projects and technical delivery teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with cloud-native identity services.
• Experience supporting enterprise digital transformation programs.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as banking, education, healthcare, or government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related discipline.
• Saviynt certifications

About You

You are a senior IAM practitioner with deep technical expertise and a proven track record delivering enterprise-scale identity programs. You are comfortable engaging with architects, executives, engineers, auditors, and business stakeholders alike. You can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on technical execution and are passionate about building secure, scalable, and well governed identity services.