Senior Saviynt IAM Engineer

Persistent; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development & higher- ed/

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage

Long Service awards

Flexible work hours

Accessible office

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an experienced Senior Saviynt IAM Engineer to lead the implementation, integration, and support of Saviynt EIC/EICaaS solutions in Pune. The role focuses on IGA, identity lifecycle, access certifications, and role governance.

Design governance workflows, integrate Saviynt with AD, Azure AD, Okta, Workday, ServiceNow, and AWS, and deploy SSO, MFA, and Zero Trust security. Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in IT with strong IAM expertise; this full-time role offers hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field is required.
• 8–12 years of overall IT experience with strong IAM focus.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on IAM engineering experience.
• At least 3 years implementing Saviynt IGA/EIC solutions.
• Strong knowledge of identity governance concepts and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and implementation of Saviynt IGA solutions.
• Manage access request workflows, RBAC, certifications, and attestation.
• Develop connectors, workflows, rules, and provisioning processes.
• Design and support Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML) workflows.
• Integrate Saviynt with AD, Azure AD, Okta, Workday, ServiceNow, AWS.
• Implement SSO, MFA, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Collaborate with PAM teams to enforce least privilege and JIT/JEA.
• Perform access reviews, SoD analyses, and compliance reporting.
• Monitor privileged accounts and identity risks.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Groovy, SQL, etc.
• Support API integrations (REST/SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Manage IAM incidents, service requests, problem and change mgmt.
• Support SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR compliance initiatives.

Skills

Saviynt IAM

IGA

Identity lifecycle

Access certifications

Role management

SSO

MFA

Zero Trust

PAM

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Active Directory

Azure AD

Okta

Workday

ServiceNow

AWS

Job description

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Saviynt IAM Engineer to lead the implementation, integration, and support of Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud (EIC/EICaaS) solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), identity lifecycle management, access certifications, role management, and access controls. This role will be responsible for designing and optimizing identity governance processes, integrating enterprise applications, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

• Role: Senior Saviynt IAM Engineer
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Saviynt Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.
• Configure and manage access request workflows, role-based access controls, certifications, and attestation processes within Saviynt.
• Develop and customize connectors, workflows, rules, and provisioning processes to support business requirements.
• Design and support identity lifecycle management processes, including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) workflows.
• Integrate Saviynt with enterprise platforms such as Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, Workday, ServiceNow, AWS, and other cloud applications.
• Implement and support Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Zero Trust security frameworks.
• Collaborate with Privileged Access Management (PAM) teams to enforce least privilege, Just-In-Time (JIT), and Just-Enough Access (JEA) principles.
• Perform access reviews, entitlement governance, segregation of duties (SoD) analysis, and compliance reporting activities.
• Monitor privileged accounts, identity risks, and access anomalies to strengthen security posture.
• Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Groovy, SQL, and other scripting technologies.
• Support API integrations using REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, and related technologies.
• Manage IAM platform incidents, service requests, problem management, and change management activities.
• Support audit and compliance initiatives aligned with SOX, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Create technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to implement IAM best practices.
• Participate in platform upgrades, enhancements, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8 to 12 years of overall IT experience with strong focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on IAM engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of experience implementing and supporting Saviynt IGA/EIC solutions.
• Strong expertise in identity governance concepts including access certifications, role management, entitlement governance, and access controls.
• Experience implementing Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver (JML) lifecycle management processes.
• Hands‑on experience integrating Saviynt with cloud and enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, Workday, ServiceNow, and AWS integrations.
• Experience with authentication technologies including SSO, MFA, OAuth, SAML, OIDC, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM), access governance, and least privilege principles.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Groovy, SQL, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with API integration, REST/SOAP services, JSON, XML, and Postman.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and audit readiness requirements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Proactive mindset focused on process automation, optimization, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check‑ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."