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Principal IGA Engineer - IAM

Cyber Security

Johnston, Rhode Island; Iselin, New Jersey; Dallas, Pennsylvania; Plano, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts

Description


Principal IGA Engineer - IAM

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-starting individual that can dynamically lead multiple projects while building and maintaining many of our automated processes around privileged user access controls.  

In this role, you will demonstrate your senior level experience and be responsible for:

  • Facilitating the establishment and implementation of standards, processes, and documentation that guide the design of technology solutions including architecting and implementing solutions around privileged access management. 

  • Identifying opportunities for system process automation including technologies required; documenting and presenting ideas to management.

  • Identity Governance Administration (IGA) – Technologies and Methodologies with the ability to build out IGA environments from scratch a huge plus.

Experience and Skills:

  • Strong systems engineering skills with an emphasis on IGA / IDM, BPM, workflow and process engineering, cloud deployments and migrations (AWS / Azure), business rules

  • 7 or more years’ experience of advanced knowledge in Active Directory, Entra ID / Azure AD, SailPoint, Savyint, ForgeRock IDM, Okta IGA, Omada, or other leading IGA tools 

  • Both Java and JavaScript development knowledge required 

  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline for code publishing

  • Strong Bash / shell scripting

  • API integration and ability write bespoke / from-scratch APIs in Spring Boot or Node.js

  • Strong foundation in Linux and Windows Systems management

  • Strong knowledge of RDBMS use and integration, especially PostgreSQL

  • Ability to troubleshoot complex problems, debug code, resolve issues in a timely manner

  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of PowerShell 5.1+ (7.x+ experience preferred)

  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively

  • Strong communication and conceptual skills with desire to share knowledge and cross-train

  • Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines amid fluid priorities

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) or Master's degree in related field of work or equivalent work experience. (Equivalent work experience = 2 years of experience for every year of higher education).

  • Cloud and/or IAM-related certifications preferred

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Style / Model: Hybrid, 4 days a week in the office, 1 remote

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $140,000-170,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.  

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.

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Awards We've Received

2023

Age-Friendly Institute's Certified Age-Friendly Employer

2025

The Banker's
US Bank of the Year

2025

Dave Thomas Foundation’s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace

2025

Disability:IN Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

2025

Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index 100 Award

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