Lead Specialist, IAM, Saviynt

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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, IAM, Saviynt to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead IAM architecture and strategy for Identity Governance and Privileged Access Management platforms, evaluating technologies and defining scalable, secure solutions aligned to client and organizational objectives
• Design and deliver AI-driven IAM capabilities, including intelligent access decisioning, anomaly detection, and future-state identity roadmaps
• Oversee development and implementation of IAM solutions, including custom services, integrations, data pipelines, and automated provisioning workflows
• Lead Cyber Security Managed Services engagement teams, managing client relationships, stakeholder communication, and ensuring delivery against service-level objectives and financial targets
• Drive operational excellence by maintaining platform stability, scalability, audit readiness, and resolving complex technical issues across all severity levels in coordination with internal teams and external vendors
• Support business development efforts including proposals, solution sizing, statement of work (SOW) development, and identifying opportunities for service expansion and practice growth
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) including design, development, deployment, and support of IGA and PAM platforms
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required
• Proven experience leading IAM initiatives or managing technical teams on medium to large-scale IAM programs across identity lifecycle management, provisioning, authentication, authorization, access reviews, auditing, and reporting
• Strong hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Saviynt and CyberArk (preferred); additional experience with SailPoint, Ping, or Okta, along with proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Java, or JavaScript, and integration technologies (REST, SOAP, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible), and integrations with enterprise systems such as HR platforms, ServiceNow, and Active Directory/Azure AD
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently, adapt in dynamic environments, and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Travel as required to support client engagements and business needs
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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