Sr. Sailpoint IdentityNow /Identity Architect - Remote

Cognizant; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 101,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a remote Sr. Identity Architect to develop identity management solutions and enhance access management practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge in identity governance and have experience with information security regulations. This role offers an annual salary range of $101,250 to $160,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

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 in identity governance and access management.
• Experience with information security regulations like PCI, SOX, HIPAA/HITECH.
• Ability to present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain architecture for identity management solutions.
• Oversee business identity solutions for efficient lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Identity governance

Access management

Privileged access systems

Information security practices

Collaboration

Tools

Oracle products

IBM products

Microsoft products

Job description

Overview

SailPoint Identity Now - Hands on experienced
Sr. Identity Architect

Location - Remote

Responsibilities

• 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: Oversee 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 troubleshoot issues related to customer Identity products to ensure seamless operations.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure identity management solutions comply with 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.

Qualifications / Skills

• 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
• Ability to collaborate with Business Units and other IT staff.
• Ability to interact with business partners and security and compliance staff.
• Ability to make presentations to senior leadership, potentially C Level.
• Ability to translate technical “speak” into understandable business language.

Applications

Applications will be accepted until 10/29/25

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $101,250- $160,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.