Principal Technical Engineer - Identity & Access Management

Overview

We are looking for a talented Principal Technical Engineer - Identity & Access Management to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology in Atlanta, GA.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Drive Strategic Cybersecurity Integration You'll ensure cybersecurity controls are seamlessly embedded into enterprise systems, aligning security with business goals and reducing risk across the organization.

• Innovate Through Engineering and Research By conducting system engineering and research, you'll develop forward-thinking solutions that enhance cybersecurity posture and support evolving business needs.

• Design Secure Technology Architectures Your work in designing hardware, operating systems, and applications will ensure that cybersecurity requirements are met from the ground up.

• Strengthen Enterprise Resilience via Penetration Testing Overseeing authorized penetration testing will help identify vulnerabilities proactively, enabling the organization to fortify its defenses.

• Optimize Financial and Resource Management Your input on budgeting, forecasting, and procurement will ensure efficient use of resources and alignment with strategic priorities.

• Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams Managing employees and contractors, you'll foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Support Career Growth and Performance Excellence Through mentoring, coaching, and performance management, you'll empower team members to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully.

• Build Strategic Relationships for Business Value By applying Business Relationship Management practices, you'll cultivate strong stakeholder partnerships that drive impactful, technology-enabled outcomes.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Financial Acumen Apply financial insights to guide decisions on budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, ensuring cybersecurity initiatives are cost-effective and aligned with business goals.

• IT Operational Support Ensure reliable and secure IT services by managing ongoing operations and maintaining service levels across enterprise systems.

• Solution Design Architect secure, scalable solutions that meet technical, business, and compliance requirements using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

• Strategic Planning and Policy Advocate for cybersecurity policy improvements by identifying gaps and collaborating across functions to implement protective measures.

• Systems Security Requirements Planning Translate business needs into actionable security requirements and guide their integration into technical solutions to reduce risk.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification preferred.

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• 5-7 years of cybersecurity work experience is required.

• 2 years of experience with Cloud technology and concepts preferred.

Core Responsibilities:

• Build a strong Identity Governance and Administration program and serve as the technical expert. Key technical contributor to the strategy, design, engineering and management of the enterprise IGA solution

• Design and implement Identity Governance and Administration processes. Plan, design and implement Access Reviews, Compliance Reporting, Access Control Processes, role-based access control and other relevant Identity Governance and Administration capabilities

• Build a strong Identity & Access Management foundation. Integrate Identity & Access Management systems with in-house applications, third party applications and SaaS applications for all identity governance functions

• Design, develop, test, implement, and document the Identity & Access Management solution to meet program requirements

• Translate high level requirements into detailed technical designs, and lead design sessions

• Develop documentation to support ongoing Identity & Access Management systems operations, maintenance, and specific problem resolution

Must have skills and experience:

• Extensive, hands-on experience in building and implementing Identity Governance and Administration solutions with one or more of the leading Identity Governance and Administration products - Saviynt, SailPoint Identity
  
  IQ, SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, Oracle Access Governance/OIM

• Strong development experience in implementing all core capabilities of an Identity Governance and Administration Solution

• Experience in preparing the product documentation, test cases, test plans, user guides etc.

• Deep knowledge of agile processes and workflows

Nice to have skills and experience:

• Knowledge of Access Management Product (MS Entra/Okta/Ping etc.) and processes

• Experience with Cloud Platforms (Oracle Cloud, Azure or AWS)

• Knowledge of…