Principal Engineer
PrincipalEngineer-IGA
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“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.
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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