Saviynt Implementation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assess the current Saviynt implementation, pinpointing gaps and challenges, and develop a remediation strategy.

• Stabilize and execute access certification initiatives, including quarterly SOX user access assessments.

• Onboard and integrate SaaS applications into Saviynt, aiming for a portfolio of 30 to 40 applications.

• Configure and manage Saviynt connectors for SaaS applications, including Jira.

• Integrate Saviynt with Azure / Entra ID and oversee RBAC models.

• Develop and enhance identity governance workflows, entitlements, roles, and approval processes.

• Oversee identity lifecycles for both employees and non-employees/contractors.

• Collaborate with IT, Security, Compliance, and application owners to gather requirements and promote adoption.

• Document configurations, processes, and operational runbooks.

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing certification evidence and reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management.

• At least 3 years of practical experience with Saviynt EIC implementation and configuration.

• Experience in taking over and remediating an existing Saviynt implementation rather than just handling greenfield projects.

• Strong expertise in designing and executing access certifications, including SOX quarterly reviews.

• Demonstrated success in onboarding a significant number of SaaS applications into Saviynt.

• Hands-on experience with Saviynt SaaS connectors, including Jira.

• Robust experience with Azure / Entra ID integration and RBAC.

• Proficient in configuring workflows, entitlements, roles, and approvals within Saviynt.

• Experience in managing identity lifecycles for employees and non-employees/contractors.

• Comfortable taking ownership of problems from start to finish and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.

• Saviynt certifications (e.g., Saviynt Certified IGA Professional) are a plus.

• Experience with HRIS integrations (e.g., Workday) as an authoritative identity source is preferred.

• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and scripting for custom connector development is advantageous.

• Experience in environments with SOX compliance requirements is desirable.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract-to-hire arrangement with the intention to transition to a full-time role after a 6-month contract.

• Opportunity for a full-time position as a core contributor to the client’s identity governance program.