Lead Identity Engineer
Job
Lam Research
Remote
$212,000 Salary, Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
79
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
## The group you'll be a part of ## The impact you'll make We are seeking a Lead Identity Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in Saviynt Identity Cloud for SAP provisioning and integration with SAP GRC. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and operation of identity lifecycle automation, SAP access governance, and risk-based access controls, including Segregation of Duties (SoD) and compliance workflows. This position is highly technical and developer-oriented, requiring the ability to build custom connectors, provisioning logic, and integrations between Saviynt, SAP systems, and SAP GRC. You will serve as the technical authority for SAP-related identity and GRC capabilities, partnering with
IAM, SAP
Security/Basis, GRC, and Audit teams to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant access management solutions. ## What you'll do Saviynt Engineering & Platform Leadership- Serve as the technical lead for Saviynt implementations and enhancements, with a strong emphasis on SAP IAS and GRC integration use cases.
- Establish engineering standards for Saviynt configuration, custom development, testing, deployment, and operational support.
- Design, build, and maintain Saviynt functionality, including:
- Joiner/Mover/Leaver (JML) lifecycle automation.
- Access request workflows with dynamic, risk-aware approvals.
- Provisioning rules and event-driven logic.
- Birthright and policy-based access.
- Access certifications and recertification campaigns. SAP Provisioning & Access Management
- Lead the design and implementation of automated SAP user and role provisioning using Saviynt.
- Build and maintain Enterprise Role and SAP access request catalogs aligned with role design and compliance policies.
- Ensure reliable deprovisioning and role cleanup to support least-privilege and audit requirements.
- Translate SAP security constructs into Saviynt models, including:
- Enterprise and composite roles.
- Profiles and authorization objects.
- User types and license-relevant attributes. ## What you'll do (continued) Developer & Integration Engineering
- Build and customize Saviynt connectors and integrations for SAP and SAP GRC, including:
- API and out-of-the-box connector integrations.
- File-based and event-driven provisioning patterns.
- Develop custom provisioning logic using Saviynt-supported scripting and rule frameworks to handle:
- Complex role assignment logic.
- Conditional access decisions.
- Exception handling and retries.
- Design and implement programmatic integrations between Saviynt and SAP GRC, supporting:
- Real-time or near-real-time risk evaluation.
- Automated mitigation controls.
- Closed-loop access request and fulfillment workflows.
- Troubleshoot complex cross-system issues involving Saviynt, SAP, SAP GRC, HR sources, and directories. Integration & Data Engineering
- Ensure high-quality identity data through robust correlation rules, attribute mappings, and validation logic. Design monitoring, logging, and alerting for provisioning and GRC workflows.
- Lead integrations with:
- Authoritative sources (HRIS).
- Directories (AD / Entra
ID / LDAP
).- ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow). Delivery Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Own technical delivery end to end, including requirements, design, build, testing, deployment, and steady-state operations.
- Act as the primary technical advisor for Saviynt IAM- and GRC-related initiatives.
- Mentor IAM engineers and administrators, and establish patterns and reusable components.
- Communicate effectively with Security Architecture, SAP Security/Basis, GRC, Compliance, and Internal Audit teams. ## Who we're looking for
- Minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 12 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management / Identity Governance.
- Strong hands-on Saviynt experience, including advanced configuration and custom development.
- Proven expertise in SAP provisioning and access governance (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, SuccessFactors, or similar platforms).
- Ability to design and debug complex identity and GRC integrations across multiple platforms.
- Demonstrated experience with Saviynt GRC for SAP and/or SAP GRC Access Control, including:
- SoD rule design and administration.
- Risk analysis and mitigation.
- GRC-driven approval workflows.
- Strong understanding of SAP security concepts, including:
- Roles (single and composite), profiles, and authorization objects. ## Preferred qualifications
- Deep hands-on experience with Saviynt GRC and SAP GRC configuration and operations.
- Experience integrating Saviynt with ServiceNow for access requests and fulfillment.
- Strong scripting and development skills (e.g., REST APIs, PowerShell, Python, SQL).
- Experience with cloud identity ecosystems (Entra ID / Azure AD, Okta, Ping).
- Familiarity with SAP licensing considerations tied to roles and user types.
- Saviynt and/or SAP Security / SAP GRC certifications.
Similar remote jobs
Volkswagen Group DE
Ashburn, VA
Posted2 days ago
Updated23 hours ago
Similar jobs in Fremont, CA
California Weekly Explorer
Fremont, CA
Posted2 days ago
Updated23 hours ago