The Principal Saviynt IAM Architect (Government Systems & SAP Security Integration) serves as the enterprise design authority for Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), identity lifecycle automation, and regulated access architecture supporting NuSil’s U.S. Government operations.

This role is primarily responsible for architecting and leading Avantor’s identity governance strategy within highly regulated environments, including the implementation and integration of Saviynt with SAP S/4HANA and other enterprise platforms.

The team

NuSil operates within a defense-regulated environment subject to:

• CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) requirements
• Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling mandates
• ITAR / Export Administration Regulations (EAR) restrictions
• Controlled materials and proprietary formulation protections
• SOX IT General Controls

This role designs and engineers identity-driven access controls to ensure regulatory alignment, secure provisioning, defensible audit posture, and sustainable governance of sensitive access across SAP and integrated enterprise systems. The position carries enterprise accountability for IAM architecture in regulated environments and operates with principal-level independence within Architecture & Engineering.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience, education and training
• Experience: 12+ years of Identity & Access Management experience
  • 5+ years of enterprise IGA architecture experience
  • Deep expertise with Saviynt architecture, workflows, and governance models
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Identity lifecycle management
    • Entitlement modeling
    • Automated provisioning
    • Access certification
    • Role governance
  • Experience integrating IDM Solutions with SAP S/4HANA and enterprise applications
  • Experience designing IAM controls in regulated environments subject to CMMC, CUI, ITAR, or SOX
  • Expert understanding of SAP authorization concepts and SAP role structures
  • Experience designing identity-driven access controls for enterprise ERP environments
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently as enterprise architectural authority
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Saviynt certifications or implementation experience
  • Experience with SAP GRC Access Control
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government or defense-regulated environments
  • Familiarity with Zero-Trust and ABAC security models
  • Experience with data masking or privileged access governance solutions
  • CISSP, CIAM, or related security certifications

Primary Responsibilities

Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Architecture

• Serve as the architectural authority for SAP implementation and identity governance strategy
• Design enterprise identity governance frameworks supporting regulated environments
• Architect identity lifecycle processes including Joiner/Mover/Leaver automation
• Define enterprise entitlement models and role governance structures
• Design automated provisioning and de-provisioning workflows across SAP and integrated platforms
• Architect access certification, attestation, and role review processes
• Define identity governance controls supporting audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Engineer scalable identity governance models supporting growth of U.S. Government operations
• Define API integration strategies, connectors, and identity synchronization mechanisms

Saviynt Platform Architecture & Integration

• Lead architecture and integration of Saviynt with SAP S/4HANA and other enterprise systems
• Define entitlement mapping strategies between SAP roles and Saviynt access models
• Architect birthright access, dynamic role assignment, and conditional access frameworks
• Configure and optimize provisioning workflows, approval chains, and governance processes
• Prevent over-provisioning and privilege escalation through identity-centric control design
• Design scalable identity governance processes for regulated manufacturing environments
• Partner with enterprise IAM teams on roadmap, standards, and platform optimization

CMMC, CUI & ITAR-Aligned Access Architecture

• Architect identity-driven access controls aligned to CMMC access control domains
• Engineer segregation and governance of CUI within enterprise systems
• Design controls ensuring ITAR-restricted data is accessible only to authorized U.S. persons
• Define identity governance models supporting controlled manufacturing and export-sensitive processes
• Implement auditable and traceable identity governance controls for regulated environments
• Partner with Information Security and Compliance teams to support evolving regulatory requirements

SAP Security Integration

• Provide architectural oversight for SAP S/4HANA and Fiori security integration into Saviynt
• Support SAP role governance, entitlement mapping, and Segregation of Duties alignment
• Partner with SAP Security teams on:
  • SAP GRC integration
  • Access certification alignment
  • Provisioning workflows
  • SoD remediation strategies
• Ensure SAP authorization structures align with enterprise IAM governance models
• Support secure integration of SAP identities, RFC/service accounts, and privileged access workflows

Data Protection & Sensitive Access Controls

• Support governance of sensitive and regulated data access within SAP and integrated platforms
• Architect identity-centric controls supporting:
  • Data masking
  • Sensitive data segmentation
  • Privileged access governance
• Partner with Security and SAP teams on Zero-Trust and least-privilege initiatives
• Ensure regulated data access is controlled through sustainable identity governance processes

Regulatory & Audit Technical Leadership

• Serve as IAM technical authority during CMMC readiness reviews and audits
• Support audit evidence generation related to identity governance and access certification
• Design defensible access governance processes aligned to SOX and regulatory expectations
• Lead remediation efforts related to identity governance findings and access control deficiencies
• Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Security teams on preventive control design

Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

• Act as principal-level technical authority for identity governance architecture
• Influence enterprise IAM and access governance strategy decisions
• Partner cross-functionally with:
  • SAP teams
  • Information Security
  • Infrastructure
  • Compliance
  • Internal Audit
  • Enterprise IAM teams
• Mentor IAM engineers and analysts
• Reduce dependency on external consultants by institutionalizing identity governance expertise

Complexity & Regulatory Impact

• Multi-regulatory exposure (CMMC, CUI, ITAR, SOX)
• Defense-customer audit scrutiny
• Enterprise identity governance across regulated manufacturing systems
• Complex entitlement and provisioning architecture across SAP and integrated platforms
• Direct impact on government contract eligibility and audit readiness
• Enterprise-level IAM design authority
• Cross-platform integration complexity spanning Saviynt, SAP, security tooling, and enterprise identity infrastructure

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.