Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer (Saviynt)

A Day in Your Life at MKS

The Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer (Saviynt) will be responsible for the ongoing operation and evolution of the Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform, including designing, implementing, and optimizing identity governance solutions across the enterprise. This role partners closely with security, IT, and application teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient identity lifecycle management.

As a technical expert in identity governance, you will contribute to platform stability, integrations, and continuous improvement while helping advance MKS’s overall IAM maturity.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, self‑driven professional who enjoys solving complex problems, learning new technologies, and delivering secure identity solutions.

You Will Make an Impact By

Saviynt Platform Ownership

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Saviynt IGA platform
• Oversee configuration, customization, and integration of Saviynt with enterprise systems
• Ensure platform scalability, performance, reliability, and alignment with security standards
• Support ongoing operations including upgrades, maintenance, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure platform success

Technical  Leadership

Identity Lifecycle Management

• Design and maintain workflows for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) models.

Integration & Automation

• Develop connectors and integrations between Saviynt and applications (on-prem and cloud).
• Automate identity processes using APIs, scripts, and Saviynt
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and solution optimization

Security & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Conduct periodic access certifications and audits.
• Implement controls for privileged access management.

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot and resolve Saviynt platform issues
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Stay current with Saviynt product capabilities, roadmap updates, and IAM industry trends
• Recommend enhancements to improve security posture and operational efficiency

Skills You Bring:

• Strong hands-on experience with Saviynt IGA platform (configuration, workflows, connectors)
• Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts and best practices
• Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP), SSO, and federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
• Familiarity with APIs, REST, and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python).
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with minimal supervision and escalate issues as appropriate
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders and vendors.
• Working with an international team and stakeholders (USA, India, Germany, …)

Requirements

• 5+ years in IAM engineering roles, with at least
• 2+ years focused on Saviynt.
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk and compliance frameworks
• Excellent documentation, written and communication skills
• Must be a detail-oriented, well-organized, self-starter able to work in a dynamic environment with the ability to perform multiple tasks
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to self-start, prioritize, and multi-task

Preferred Requirements:

• Saviynt certification
• Scripting and/or programming skills in technologies, such as PowerShell, SQL, Python, and JSON
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