Principal Engineer

PrincipalEngineer-IGA

Bangalore, Karnataka, India FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Engineer - IGA at Principal Engineer. Skills: IAM/IGA implementation and support, IGA platform management (Zilla, Saviynt, SailPoint ISC), identity architecture design, scripting (Python, Java, PowerShell), API integrations, access governance, compliance frameworks. creation of procedures. implementation of processes”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Creative problem-solving; expert-level troubleshooting; Perform root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years of experience in IAM/IGA, at least 5 years in hands-on implementation and support of platforms like Zilla Security, Saviynt, and SailPoint ISC, Proven experience in designing and deploying complex identity architectures across cloud and on-prem environments, troubleshooting skills in connector development, API integrations, and identity data reconciliation, Knowledge in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Java), working with RESTful APIs and JSON, Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management, access governance, and compliance frameworks, Experience integrating IGA platforms with HR systems, directories (AD/Azure AD), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SaaS applications, Ability to lead technical teams and client engagements, providing strategic direction and hands-on support, Excellent communication and documentation skills, ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable insights

Nice to Have

Certifications such as SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Professional, Saviynt Certified Engineer, CISSP, CIAM, or CISM

What You'll Do.

creation of procedures

implementation of processes

development of staff for managing and maintaining security systems

Lead engineering team by prioritizing clients work requests

projects and service tasks

defining processes and procedures for internal projects

development and review of complex security SIEM content

Lead end-to-end management of IGA platforms including Zilla

from requirements gathering and architecture design to deployment and post-go-live support

Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues

providing expert-level troubleshooting across connectors

Design and optimize identity lifecycle processes (Joiner-Mover-Leaver)

access request workflows

and access certification campaigns

Maintain custom connectors

REST API integrations

and automation scripts to support hybrid and multi-cloud environments

Collaborate with client stakeholders to define RBAC/ABAC models

and governance frameworks aligned with compliance standards

Perform root cause analysis for sync failures

and policy violations

ensuring timely resolution and documentation

Lead technical workshops

and mentoring sessions for internal teams and client personnel

Contribute to the development of best practices

and solution accelerators for IGA delivery

Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation

and process optimization

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with Management, Senior Engineers, Solution Architects, Senior Security Engineers, other Principal Security Engineers and clients; Work closely with Management, Service Delivery and other Principal Engineers; Collaborate with client stakeholders; Lead technical workshops, knowledge transfers, and mentoring sessions for internal teams and client personnel

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable insights

Process & Methodology

prioritizing clients work requests, projects and service tasks

Full Job Description

The Principal Engineer will be responsible for creation of procedures, implementation of processes and development of staff for managing and maintaining security systems across internal and client environments. The Principal Engineer will work closely with Management, Senior Engineers, Solution Architects, Senior Security Engineers, other Principal Security Engineers and clients to complete high profile, critical services to existing Managed Security Service clients. Serve as a subject matter expert and team lead for Managed Security Services, staying in tune with all client configuration issues and all internal projects. **How You’ll Make an Impact** * Lead engineering team by prioritizing clients work requests, projects and service tasks. * Work closely with Management, Service Delivery and other Principal Engineers in defining processes and procedures for internal projects. * Guide the design, development and review of complex security SIEM content. * Lead end-to-end management of IGA platforms including Zilla, Saviynt, and SailPoint ISC, from requirements gathering and architecture design to deployment and post-go-live support. * Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting across connectors, workflows, and integrations. * Design and optimize identity lifecycle processes (Joiner-Mover-Leaver), access request workflows, and access certification campaigns. * Maintain custom connectors, REST API integrations, and automation scripts to support hybrid and multi-cloud environments. * Collaborate with client stakeholders to define RBAC/ABAC models, SoD policies, and governance frameworks aligned with compliance standards. * Perform root cause analysis for sync failures, provisioning errors, and policy violations, ensuring timely resolution and documentation. * Lead technical workshops, knowledge transfers, and mentoring sessions for internal teams and client personnel. * Contribute to the development of best practices

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