Saviynt IAM SME / Architect

About the job

About Persistent

We are a trusted Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above.

We are experiencing tremendous growth, with $566 million in revenue in FY21, representing 12.9% year-over-year growth. Along with that growth, we onboarded over 3,000 new employees in the past year, bringing our total employee count to over 15,000 people located in 18 countries across the globe.

At Persistent, our values are more than a list of ideals to improve our corporate image. We’re dedicated to building an inclusive culture that reflects what’s important to our employees and is based on what they value. As a result, 95% of our employees approve of the CEO and 83% recommend working at Persistent to a friend.

About Position:

We are looking for a Saviynt IAM SME / Architect is responsible for End-to-end implementation and support of Saviynt EIC/EICaaS solutions.

About Position:

Role: Saviynt IAM SME / Architect

Location: San Francisco, Chicago, Scottsdale, NYC (Hybrid)

Hire Type: contract/FTE

Experience: 10+ years of experience

Need strong Hands on exp on Saviynt minimum 6+ years of exp

Saviynt IAM Staff Augmentation – Senior Identity & Access Management Engineer

Core Capabilities

Saviynt IGA Delivery & Engineering

• End-to-end implementation and support of Saviynt EIC/EICaaS solutions
• Design and configuration of access request workflows, certifications (attestations), and role models
• Development and customization of connectors, rules, and identity lifecycle processes
• Hands-on experience with entitlements, roles, account ownership models, and segregation of duties (SoD)
• API integration and testing using REST/SOAP (Postman), JSON, XML

System Integration & Identity Ecosystem

• Integration of Saviynt with enterprise systems such as:
• Active Directory / Azure AD
• Okta / SSO platforms
• Workday / HR systems
• ServiceNow
• AWS / cloud platforms
• Implementation of identity lifecycle management (joiner/mover/leaver) processes
• Support for MFA, SSO, and Zero Trust-aligned architectures

Privileged Access & Directory Services

• Support and integration with Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms
• Active Directory engineering in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Enforcement of least privilege, just-in-time (JIT), and just-enough access (JEA) models
• Continuous monitoring of privileged accounts and access risks

Automation & DevOps Enablement

• Scripting and automation using PowerShell, Groovy, SQL
• CI/CD-aligned support for IAM deployments and enhancements
• API-driven provisioning and system integration

Operations, Compliance & Optimization

• Ongoing incident, request, and change management for IAM platforms
• Support for audit readiness and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, PCI DSS)
• Continuous improvement of access governance, analytics, and reporting
• Documentation of architecture, configurations, and operational procedures

Experience Profile

• 5+ years in Identity & Access Management engineering
• 3+ years hands-on with IGA platforms (Saviynt strongly preferred)
• Deep expertise in identity governance concepts : certifications, roles, entitlements, and access controls
• Strong integration background across enterprise and cloud systems

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

How to apply

Send your resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io

Please format the subject line as follows: VP of Marketing – Last Name, First Name.

• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and ‘Long Service’ awards
• Annual health check-ups as well as insurance:
• Group term life insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Mediclaim hospitalization insurance for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Why Persistent is an employer of choice

• Technology Innovation: culture of innovation using cutting-edge technology to bring value to clients.
• Growth and Career Progression: learning opportunities for growth, including quarterly promotion cycles.
• One Persistent Culture: global outlook with diversity and inclusion at its core.

Mental and Physical Wellness: employee health and mindfulness programs