Cognizant

Sr. Sailpoint BSA

Cognizant$100K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with SailPoint File Access Manager (FAM).
  • 10+ years experience in delivering enterprise Identity Access Management (IAM) solutions.
  • Proven integration experience with enterprise applications and infrastructure platforms.
  • Strong understanding of user lifecycle management and access provisioning.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy SailPoint FAM solutions within the enterprise IAM ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to onboard applications to SailPoint FAM.
  • Define IAM strategy and technology roadmaps with key governance teams.
  • Translate business and compliance requirements into technical solutions.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SailPoint FAM, advising on best practices.
  • Lead engineering initiatives and ensure project execution with cross-functional teams.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex SailPoint FAM-related issues.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional Development and Certification Opportunities
  • Wellness Programs and Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
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SailPoint File Access Manager (FAM) BSA
Position Overview

Cognizant is seeking a SailPoint File Access Manager (FAM) BSA to lead the design, engineering, deployment, integration, and support of SailPoint File Access Manager solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role will serve as the primary technical expert for SailPoint FAM, partnering with business stakeholders, security teams, infrastructure teams, and application owners to deliver scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions that align with business and security requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in SailPoint FAM administration, identity lifecycle management, IAM integrations, and enterprise security technologies, coupled with excellent stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.
Work Location

Work Model: Remote
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, engineer, deploy, administer, and support SailPoint File Access Manager (FAM) solutions as part of the enterprise Provisioning and Identity Management ecosystem.
  • Partner with business teams, integration consultants, and internal technology organizations to onboard applications and systems to the SailPoint FAM platform.
  • Collaborate with Governance, Risk, Human Resources, Information Security, and Enterprise Technology teams to define IAM strategy and technology roadmaps.
  • Analyze business, application, compliance, and security requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions and architecture designs.
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SailPoint FAM, providing technical guidance, best practices, and integration standards.
  • Lead engineering initiatives and drive successful project execution in partnership with operations, security, architecture, and project management teams.
  • Act as the highest-level escalation point for SailPoint FAM-related incidents, providing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Work directly with software and technology vendors to resolve application, platform, software, and infrastructure issues.
  • Create and maintain architecture, implementation, configuration, operational, and troubleshooting documentation.
  • Develop support procedures and provide training to operations and support teams.
  • Review technical designs, code, and deliverables developed by external consultants and ensure knowledge transfer to internal teams.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and operational efficiencies across IAM services.
  • Ensure IAM solutions align with security, audit, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing, administering, configuring, and supporting SailPoint File Access Manager (FAM).
  • 10+ years of overall experience delivering enterprise IAM solutions within complex global environments.
  • Proven experience integrating SailPoint FAM with enterprise applications and infrastructure platforms.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • User lifecycle management
    • Access provisioning and deprovisioning
    • Lifecycle events
    • Role-based access controls
    • Workflow design and automation
  • Working knowledge of IAM protocols and standards including:
    • SAML
    • OAuth
    • OpenID Connect (OIDC)
    • LDAP
    • Kerberos
    • SCIM
    • Federation technologies
  • Experience integrating and supporting:
    • Active Directory
    • LDAP Directories
    • Virtual Directories
    • Single Sign-On (SSO)
    • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Strong programming and scripting experience, including one or more of:
    • Java
    • BeanShell
    • Python
    • PowerShell
    • Unix Shell Scripting
    • SQL
    • PL/SQL
    • Perl
  • Experience working within DevOps and automation-focused environments.
  • Familiarity with:
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • UNIX
    • AIX
  • Experience with web and integration technologies, including:
    • REST APIs
    • Web Services
    • JSON
    • Tomcat
    • JBoss
  • Experience working with Oracle and SQL Server databases.
  • Knowledge of virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
  • Understanding of networking concepts including LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, monitoring, and operational support best practices.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory, audit, risk, compliance, and security requirements related to identity management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading large-scale enterprise IAM transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working in highly regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of broader SailPoint Identity Security solutions.
  • Industry certifications in Identity and Access Management, Security, Cloud, or Infrastructure technologies.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional technical teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
Salary and Benefits

The annual salary for this position will be 100,000 to 115,000 and based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other business and organizational considerations.

Benefits for eligible employees include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Contributions
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), where applicable
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), where available
  • Professional Development and Certification Opportunities
  • Wellness Programs and Employee Resource Groups

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on location and employment status.

About Cognizant

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Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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