Lead Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer

The Federal Reserve

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San Francisco, CASt. Louis, MOCleveland, OHPhiladelphia, PAChicago, IL
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46 days ago
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TL;DR · Lead Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer

Lead Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Engineer serves as the primary technical owner for the Saviynt/MyAccess platform, ensuring it remains stable, secure, and scalable for enterprise production operations. This role involves leading technical architecture, design, and configuration of SaaS IGA workflows while overseeing identity lifecycle processes like Joiner-Mover-Leaver, provisioning, and certifications. The engineer will manage SaaS connectors, integrate systems such as Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, and implement security controls including Zero Trust principles and Conditional Access policies. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior engineers, developing technical documentation, and driving intelligent automation to reduce manual intervention. The role requires expertise in Saviynt or comparable platforms, along with experience managing enterprise applications like Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and GitHub. This position addresses the critical challenge of securing identity governance within a regulated environment through robust access modeling and audit readiness.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary technical owner for the Saviynt/MyAccess platform to ensure stability, security, and scalability.
  • Lead the technical architecture, design, configuration, and overall ownership of SaaS IGA systems.
  • Design and enforce security controls including Conditional Access policies, Zero Trust principles, and regular access reviews.
  • Manage identity lifecycle processes including Joiner–Mover–Leaver workflows, provisioning logic, and automated certifications.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot SaaS connectors, integrations, and complex workflow logic across enterprise applications.
  • Develop technical documentation, runbooks, and operational support materials for the IGA platform.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across IAM and SaaS initiatives.
  • Drive the adoption of intelligent automation to minimize manual intervention in identity workflows.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent enterprise IAM/IGA experience.
  • 7 or more years of IT experience with exposure to identity governance and production platform support.
  • Hands-on experience with Saviynt or comparable SaaS IGA platforms for configuration, workflows, and provisioning.
  • Experience managing and integrating enterprise SaaS applications such as Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and GitHub.
  • Practical knowledge of HR source integrations and directory systems like Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Experience working in regulated environments with compliance, audit, and access controls.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder with intent to become a US Citizen.
  • Preferred certifications include Saviynt, CISSP, CISM, or Security+.

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