Lead Specialist, IAM, Saviynt

About the role

The KPMG Advisory practice is dedicated to transformation, providing exceptional opportunities for advancement within the firm. We foster a collaborative, team-driven culture that encourages adaptability and personal/professional growth. Our commitment to our people includes robust learning and development programs, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM architecture and strategy for Identity Governance and Privileged Access Management platforms, evaluating technologies and defining scalable, secure solutions aligned to client and organizational objectives
• Design and deliver AI-driven IAM capabilities, including intelligent access decisioning, anomaly detection, and future-state identity roadmaps
• Oversee development and implementation of IAM solutions, including custom services, integrations, data pipelines, and automated provisioning workflows
• Lead Cyber Security Managed Services engagement teams, managing client relationships, stakeholder communication, and ensuring delivery against service-level objectives and financial targets
• Drive operational excellence by maintaining platform stability, scalability, audit readiness, and resolving complex technical issues across all severity levels in coordination with internal teams and external vendors
• Support business development efforts including proposals, solution sizing, statement of work (SOW) development, and identifying opportunities for service expansion and practice growth

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) including design, development, deployment, and support of IGA and PAM platforms
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required
• Proven experience leading IAM initiatives or managing technical teams on medium to large-scale IAM programs across identity lifecycle management, provisioning, authentication, authorization, access reviews, auditing, and reporting
• 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

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently, adapt in dynamic environments, and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the firm
• Robust learning and development programs
• A world-class training facility
• Leading market tools

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Flexible work arrangements

Application Instructions

• Submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system