IAM Architect

Cognizant; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is looking for an IAM Architect to enhance and secure identity management across the organization. The role involves designing solutions that align with business strategies, ensuring governance, and collaborating with cybersecurity and operations teams. Candidates should have strong knowledge of security regulations and a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of identity governance and access management systems.
• In-depth knowledge of security practices related to regulations.
• Ability to translate technical information into business language.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement identity management solutions.
• Coordinate business identity solutions for lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Identity Governance

Access Management

Privileged Access Systems

Information Security

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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About The Role

As an IAM Architect, you will make an impact by designing and implementing identity and access management solutions to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access to systems and data across the organization. You will be a valued member of the cybersecurity team and work closely with the operations side.

About The Role

As an IAM Architect, you will make an impact by designing and implementing identity and access management solutions to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access to systems and data across the organization. You will be a valued member of the cybersecurity team and work closely with the operations side.

In This Role, You Will

Identity Management Design:

• Develop and maintain the architecture for identity management solutions that align with organizational strategies.
• Design and implement identity governance and administration frameworks.
  
  

Business Identity Solutions

• Coordinate and enhance business identity solutions to ensure secure and efficient identity lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their identity needs and integrate solutions accordingly.
  
  

Privileged Identity Management

• Implement and manage privileged identity systems to protect critical assets.
• Ensure the secure handling of privileged credentials and manage access controls.
  
  

Customer Identity Management

• Configure and administer Customer Identity solutions to support authentication and single sign-on processes.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to customer Identity products to ensure seamless operations.
  
  

Security And Compliance

• Ensure identity management solutions follow relevant security standards and regulations.
• Participate in security incidents that involve identity data when required.
  
  

Collaboration And Leadership

• Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to ensure alignment of identity solutions with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
  
  

Innovation And Improvement

• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in identity management technologies.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance identity management practices.
  
  

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Indianapolis, IN. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• Strong knowledge of identity governance, access management, and privileged access systems.
• In depth knowledge of information security practices related to PCI, SOX, HIPAA/HITECH, and OWASP application security.
• Solid understanding of information security standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, etc.)
• Experience implementing security at the application, network and operating system levels
• Experience with mainstream IT Technologies, such as products from Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft.
• Demonstrated understanding of segregation of duties (SoD) and role based access control (RBAC) concepts
• Collaborate with Business Units and other IT staff.
• Interact with business partners and security and compliance staff.
• Ability to make presentations to senior leadership, potentially C Level.
• Translate technical “speak” into understandable business language.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience as a Security Architect
  
  

These will help you stand out

• Possess at least one security related certification (such as: Security+, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CCSP, CISSP, etc.)
• Extensive experience with identity management systems, particularly Sailpoint Identity NOW.
  
  

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until June 29, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 120,000 - $ 133,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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