Identity & Access Management (IAM) Administrator

Job Summary

We are seeking an Access Management Admin to support enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Active Directory, Access Management, and Automation, with hands-on experience managing user lifecycles, role-based access controls, and security administration across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, modify, disable, and delete user accounts using manual and automated processes.
• Perform user provisioning and de-provisioning activities.
• Manage password resets and account unlock requests.
• Grant and revoke access to file shares through security groups.
• Provision access to enterprise applications and business systems.
• Maintain and administer distribution groups and security groups.
• Implement and support Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) processes, ensuring proper approvals and compliance requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot user access issues throughout the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle.
• Create and manage security groups for file shares and application access.
• Develop automation scripts for bulk access requests and operational activities.
• Support transition and knowledge-transfer activities for new access management processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within IAM operations.

Required Skills

• Active Directory Administration
• Access Management Operations
• User Provisioning and De-provisioning
• Security Group Administration
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Microsoft Windows Server Environment
• User Lifecycle Management (JML)
• Automation and Scripting
• File Share Permission Management
• Distribution Group Administration
• Applications

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $73,350- $112,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This position is Hybrid - 3 days in office.

Benefits

• Cognitive Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Voluntary Benefits

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.