IGA/IAM Architect in Washington, District of Columbia at Educology Solutions

We are seeking an experienced IGA/IAM Architect with deep expertise in Saviynt to design, implement, and scale enterprise identity governance solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong architectural mindset, hands-on technical leadership, and a proven ability to deliver secure, compliant, and business-aligned identity programs.

This role is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, and implementation of identity governance capabilities across the enterprise, with a focus on scalability, automation, and Zero Trust principles.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of Saviynt-based IGA solutions.
• Architect and implement core identity governance capabilities, including:
o JML workflows
o Access Request & Provisioning
o Access Certifications / Reviews
o Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) & Role Engineering
o Segregation of Duties (SoD)
o Identity Analytics and Reporting
• Define and drive the IGA roadmap and strategy, aligning with organizational security, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate existing IAM/IGA landscape and recommend modernization aligned with Zero Trust and identity-first security models.
• Design integration patterns for onboarding enterprise applications (cloud and on-prem) into Saviynt using connectors, APIs, and custom integrations.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, design principles, and governance frameworks for identity management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Infrastructure, Application Owners, Audit, and Compliance) to ensure successful delivery and adoption.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to IGA engineers and guide implementation best practices.
• Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimization of identity systems.
• Ensure solutions comply with regulatory and audit requirements (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 6+ years of experience in IAM/IGA, with at least:
o 4+ years in an Architect role, designing and implementing enterprise-scale identity governance solutions.
o 3–5+ years of hands-on Saviynt experience, including:
 Implementation of Saviynt modules (Access Request, Certifications, RBAC, SoD, Analytics).
 Configuration of workflows, connectors (REST, JDBC, AD, Azure, etc.), and access policies.
 Experience with Saviynt EIC (Enterprise Identity Cloud) preferred.
• Strong expertise in IAM technologies, including:
o Identity Lifecycle Management (Joiner/Mover/Leaver)
o Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federation
o Privileged Access Management (PAM)
o Directory Services
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines for IAM deployments
• Experience with Microsoft identity technologies (Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID).
• Understanding of identity standards and protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, SCIM).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and SaaS application integrations.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure IAM architectures.
• Experience with identity governance reporting, auditing, and compliance frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Saviynt certifications (e.g., Saviynt Certified Engineer/Architect)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture frameworks
• Familiarity with scripting or development (Java, Python, SQL) for custom integrations
• Experience integrating with HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)
• Experience integrating healthcare applications and platforms:
o EHR systems such as Epic
o Clinical and operational systems requiring role-based and compliant access

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Strong architectural and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to drive large-scale identity transformations
• Deep understanding of security and risk management principles