Lead Specialist, IAM, Saviynt

About the role

The KPMG Advisory practice is dedicated to transformation, providing exceptional career advancement opportunities. We foster a collaborative, team-driven culture that encourages adaptability and personal/professional growth. This position is part of the Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and define scalable, secure IAM solutions aligned with client and organizational objectives
• Design and deliver AI-driven IAM capabilities, such as intelligent access decisioning, anomaly detection, and future-state identity roadmaps
• Oversee the development and implementation of IAM solutions, including custom services, integrations, data pipelines, and automated provisioning workflows
• Manage Cyber Security Managed Services engagement teams, ensuring client relationships, stakeholder communication, and adherence to service-level objectives and financial targets
• Maintain platform stability, scalability, audit readiness, and resolve complex technical issues across all severity levels in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors
• Support business development efforts, including proposal development, statement of work creation, and identifying opportunities for service expansion and practice growth
• Operate with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Proven experience leading IAM initiatives or managing technical teams on medium to large-scale IAM programs
• Strong hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as Saviynt and CyberArk (preferred); additional experience with SailPoint, Ping, or Okta, along with proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Java, or JavaScript, and integration technologies (REST, SOAP, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible), and integrations with enterprise systems such as HR platforms, ServiceNow, and Active Directory/Azure AD
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently, adapt in dynamic environments, and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).