IAM Engineer - Remote Eligible

Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Job Summary

IAM Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the information security identity and access management program by providing identity and access control solutions for all client 's internal and external customers. This role works actively on all day-to-day engineering, maintenance, and support efforts for all identity and access management technology. The role serves as a subject matter expert in the areas of identity and access management, privileged access management, and general information security best practices across all technology domains.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

In this role, you will:

• Bring your SailPoint IdentityIQ expertise to work on a team and customer base for growing the capabilities of the IAM platform.
• Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical IAM solutions that are foundational to enterprise capabilities on a massive scale
• Directly contribute to the IAM platform by developing creative and efficient configuration and coding solutions that differentiate us from the competition.
• Develop cost effective technical engineering solutions that solve business challenges and improve processes; including developing tactical and strategic technical solutions that will address business requirements for Identity and Access.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure the solutions developed meet these requirements.
• Work as part of a project team to design new system solutions which include implementing proof-of-concepts and presenting with a marketing mindset.
• Contribute to the design, development, and execution of system changes through the end-to-end testing lifecycle.
• Develop capacity forecasts for managed environments that are proactive and prevent problems prior to outages.
• Develop processes and procedures to ensure managed environments maintain the highest levels of availability, security, and quality.

What you need to have to be considered:

· Overall 5+ years of experience in implementing SailPoint IdentityIQ

· Knowledge of LDAP and Active Directory services, MFA, Risk based authentication and privileged access management.

· Holistic view of IAM (Authentication and Authorization Data, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Policy Engine.)

· Technical expertise and experience with Microsoft MFA, SailPoint, CyberArk, ForgeRock, Okta, Ping, Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, and IDM integration across domains.

· Solid understanding of Cloud concepts and hands on knowledge on Azure/AD or other cloud identity environments.

· 3-5+ years of experience with development of workflow, forms, connector configuration, provisioning policies, rules and plugins within SailPoint IdentityIQ.

· Ability to learn and apply new technologies while working in partnership with other areas to capture and collaborate on business system requirements.

· Experience and command of source management and developer tools – GitHub / Eclipse / VS Code.

· Strong problem solver with ability to describe solutions and progress.

· Experimental mindset to drive innovation.

· Innovative thinking with a passion for problem-solving.

· Programming experience with BeanShell, JavaScript or Java - including JSP programming.

· Programming web-based applications, knowledge of how web services work and how to use them (Ex: REST APIs, JSON, etc.)

· Strong experience with Linux operating system and shell scripting.

· Experience with RDBMS databases and writing SQL code.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· Excellent communication and drive for customer experience.

· Good customer liaison skills across all organization levels.

· Works well under pressure and delivers quality solutions in a fast and compliant manner.

Applications will be accepted until 27 Mar 2026.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $[114,500-134,000] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

· 401(k) plan and contributions

· Long-term/Short-term Disability

· Paid Parental Leave

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.