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Identity Management Engineer

EXL

South Africa · On-site Full-time Senior 1w ago

About the role

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Identity Management Engineer with strong expertise in Saviynt Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) to manage, maintain, and enhance our enterprise identity and access management ecosystem.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, development, and expansion of the Saviynt platform, including onboarding new applications, ensuring system stability, and supporting security and access governance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the Saviynt IDAM/IGA platform, ensuring high availability and optimal performance
  • Lead application onboarding and integration using Saviynt connectors (including SAP environments)
  • Design, configure, and enhance Saviynt workflows, roles, and access governance models
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide 3rd level (L3) support
  • Implement patches, upgrades, and system enhancements in line with best practices
  • Manage user lifecycle processes (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) and access provisioning
  • Integrate and manage Active Directory (on-prem & Azure AD), SSO, and authentication systems
  • Support and implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Zero Trust security frameworks
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and audit documentation
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver IAM solutions
  • Contribute to Group IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and policies

Key Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with Saviynt IGA (non-negotiable)
  • Strong experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM/IGA) environments
  • Proven experience with application onboarding, connectors, and workflow development in Saviynt

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Saviynt IGA platform
  • Expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (on-premises & Azure AD)
  • Experience with authentication & authorization protocols (SSO, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Solid understanding of user account and attribute management
  • Experience with ITSM tools and processes
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud technologies
  • Familiarity with SAP integrations within IAM environments

Employment Equity Statement

In alignment with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented groups and in line with EXL’s EE target.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with Saviynt IGA (non-negotiable)
  • Strong experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM/IGA) environments
  • Proven experience with application onboarding, connectors, and workflow development in Saviynt
  • Strong knowledge of Saviynt IGA platform
  • Expertise in Microsoft Active Directory (on-premises & Azure AD)
  • Experience with authentication & authorization protocols (SSO, LDAP, SAML, OAuth, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Solid understanding of user account and attribute management
  • Experience with ITSM tools and processes
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud technologies
  • Familiarity with SAP integrations within IAM environments

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the Saviynt IDAM/IGA platform, ensuring high availability and optimal performance
  • Lead application onboarding and integration using Saviynt connectors (including SAP environments)
  • Design, configure, and enhance Saviynt workflows, roles, and access governance models
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide 3rd level (L3) support
  • Implement patches, upgrades, and system enhancements in line with best practices
  • Manage user lifecycle processes (Joiner, Mover, Leaver) and access provisioning
  • Integrate and manage Active Directory (on-prem & Azure AD), SSO, and authentication systems
  • Support and implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Zero Trust security frameworks
  • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and audit documentation
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver IAM solutions
  • Contribute to Group IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and policies

Skills

Active DirectoryAzure ADLDAPOAuthPrivileged Access Management (PAM)SAMLSaviyntSingle Sign-On (SSO)Zero Trust

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