Principal Technical Engineer – Identity Access Management

Cummins Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

On-site with Flexibility

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Principal Technical Engineer to lead strategy, architecture, and engineering of enterprise Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and broader Identity & Access Management (IAM) across cloud and on-prem environments.

The role acts as the technical authority for secure, compliant identity solutions, partnering cross-functionally to embed identity controls into enterprise systems and DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; CISSP or similar certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of cybersecurity work experience; 2 years cloud experience preferred.
• Experience building and implementing IAM and IGA solutions with leading products.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, and engineering of enterprise IAM/IGA capabilities.
• Design and implement IGA processes: access reviews, compliance reporting, RBAC.
• Integrate IAM across in-house, third-party, and SaaS applications.
• Develop IAM solutions end-to-end and document designs for operations.
• Translate requirements into detailed technical designs and lead sessions.
• Document ongoing IAM systems operations and issue resolution.

Skills

Identity Governance & Administration

Identity & Access Management

Cloud & on-prem architecture

DevSecOps for IAM

Security & Compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

CISSP or equivalent certification

Tools

Saviynt

SailPoint IdentityIQ

SailPoint Security Cloud

Oracle Access Governance / OIM

MS Entra / Okta / Ping

CyberArk / Delinea PAM

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Principal Technical Engineer - Identity Access Management to lead the strategy, architecture, and engineering of enterprise Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and broader Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities. Serves as the technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling secure, compliant identity solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. Ensures identity services are resilient, audit-ready, and aligned to business, security, and regulatory requirements. Partners cross-functionally to embed identity controls into enterprise systems, applications, and DevSecOps practices.

Core Responsibilities

• Build a strong Identity Governance and Administration program and serve as the technical expert. Key technical contributor to the strategy, design, engineering and management of the enterprise IGA solution


• Design and implement Identity Governance and Administration processes. Plan, design and implement Access Reviews, Compliance Reporting, Access Control Processes, role-based access control and other relevant Identity Governance and Administration capabilities


• Build a strong Identity & Access Management foundation. Integrate Identity & Access Management systems with in-house applications, third party applications and SaaS applications for all identity governance functions


• Design, develop, test, implement, and document the Identity & Access Management solution to meet program requirements


• Translate high level requirements into detailed technical designs, and lead design sessions


• Develop documentation to support ongoing Identity & Access Management systems operations, maintenance, and specific problem resolution

Competencies

• Security & Compliance Principles


• Solution Design & System Architecture (Identity-centric)


• Modern Development Practices (DevSecOps for IAM)


• Strategic & Innovative Thinking (identity-first security approach)


• Driving Effective Outcomes & Ownership


• Engaging with Impact (cross-functional IAM influence)


• Ensuring Customer Success (secure, seamless access experience)

Education, Licences, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification preferred. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

5-7 years of cybersecurity work experience is required. 2 years of experience with Cloud technology and concepts preferred.

Must have skills and Experience

• Extensive, hands-on experience in building and implementing Identity Governance and Administration solutions with one or more of the leading Identity Governance and Administration products - Saviynt, SailPoint IdentityIQ, SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, Oracle Access Governance/OIM


• Strong development experience in implementing all core capabilities of an Identity Governance and Administration Solution


• Experience in preparing the product documentation, test cases, test plans, user guides etc.


• Deep knowledge of agile processes and workflows

Nice to have skills and experience

• Knowledge of Access Management Product (MS Entra/Okta/Ping etc.) and processes


• Experience with Cloud Platforms (Oracle Cloud, Azure or AWS)


• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management products (CyberArk/ Delinea etc.) and processes


• Working knowledge of Active Directory concepts

Job

Systems/Information Technology

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2430290

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.