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Senior Saviynt IAM Engineer

Persistent Systems · IT Services & Consulting

  • PUNE
  • Hybrid
  • Posted today
  • Cybersecurity

About the job

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven 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 a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens™ Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Saviynt IAM Engineer to lead the implementation, integration, and support of Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud (EIC/EICaaS) solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), identity lifecycle management, access certifications, role management, and access controls. This role will be responsible for designing and optimizing identity governance processes, integrating enterprise applications, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Role: Senior Saviynt IAM Engineer
Location: Pune
Experience: 8 to 12 Years
Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Saviynt Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.
Configure and manage access request workflows, role-based access controls, certifications, and attestation processes within Saviynt.
Develop and customize connectors, workflows, rules, and provisioning processes to support business requirements.
Design and support identity lifecycle management processes, including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) workflows.
Integrate Saviynt with enterprise platforms such as Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, Workday, ServiceNow, AWS, and other cloud applications.
Implement and support Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Zero Trust security frameworks.
Collaborate with Privileged Access Management (PAM) teams to enforce least privilege, Just-In-Time (JIT), and Just-Enough Access (JEA) principles.
Perform access reviews, entitlement governance, segregation of duties (SoD) analysis, and compliance reporting activities.
Monitor privileged accounts, identity risks, and access anomalies to strengthen security posture.
Develop automation solutions using PowerShell, Groovy, SQL, and other scripting technologies.
Support API integrations using REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, and related technologies.
Manage IAM platform incidents, service requests, problem management, and change management activities.
Support audit and compliance initiatives aligned with SOX, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory requirements.
Create technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.
Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and application teams to implement IAM best practices.
Participate in platform upgrades, enhancements, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline.
8-12 years of overall IT experience with strong focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Minimum 5 years of hands-on IAM engineering experience.
At least 3 years of experience implementing and supporting Saviynt IGA/EIC solutions.
Strong expertise in identity governance concepts including access certifications, role management, entitlement governance, and access controls.
Experience implementing Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle management processes.
Hands-on experience integrating Saviynt with cloud and enterprise applications.
Strong understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, Workday, ServiceNow, and AWS integrations.
Experience with authentication technologies including SSO, MFA, OAuth, SAML, OIDC, and Zero Trust architectures.
Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM), access governance, and least privilege principles.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Groovy, SQL, or equivalent technologies.
Experience with API integration, REST/SOAP services, JSON, XML, and Postman.
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and DevSecOps methodologies.
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and audit readiness requirements.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams.
Proactive mindset focused on process automation, optimization, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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