SailPoint Identity Now - Hands on experienced
Sr. Identity Architect

Location - Remote

As an Identity Architect your responsibilities will include:
1. Identity Management Design:
o Develop and maintain the architecture for identity management solutions that align with organizational strategies.
o Design and implement identity governance and administration frameworks.
2. Business Identity Solutions:
o Oversee and enhance business identity solutions to ensure secure and efficient identity lifecycle management.
o Collaborate with business units to understand their identity needs and integrate solutions accordingly.
3. Privileged Identity Management:
o Implement and manage privileged identity systems to protect critical assets.
o Ensure the secure handling of privileged credentials and manage access controls.
4. Customer Identity Management:
o Configure and administer Customer Identity solutions to support authentication and single sign-on processes.
o Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to customer Identity products to ensure seamless operations.
5. Security and Compliance:
o Ensure identity management solutions comply with relevant security standards and regulations.
o Participate in security incidents that involve identity data when required.
6. Collaboration and Leadership:
o Work closely with IT, security, and business teams to ensure alignment of identity solutions with organizational goals.
o Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
7. Innovation and Improvement:
o Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in identity management technologies.
o Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance identity management practices.

Skills:
• Strong knowledge of identity governance, access management, and privileged access systems.
• In depth knowledge of information security practices related to PCI, SOX, HIPAA/HITECH, and OWASP application security.
• Solid understanding of information security standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, etc.)
• Experience implementing security at the application, network and operating system levels
• Experience with mainstream IT Technologies, such as products from Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft.
• Demonstrated understanding of segregation of duties (SoD) and role based access control (RBAC) concepts
• Ability to collaborate with Business Units and other IT staff.
• Ability to interact with business partners and security and compliance staff.
• Ability to make presentations to senior leadership, potentially C Level.
• Ability to translate technical “speak” into understandable business language.

**Applications will be accepted until 10/29/25**

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $101,250- $160,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

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. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.