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Burtch Works · 5 days ago

Sr. Engineer Identity Governance & Administration

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $160K/yr
date7+ years exp

Burtch Works is seeking a Senior Engineer for Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions. The role involves designing and implementing IGA solutions using Saviynt, leading governance initiatives, and collaborating with various teams to align technical solutions with governance objectives.

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and scale enterprise Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions using Saviynt as the primary platform
Lead role architecture and governance initiatives, including RBAC/ABAC models, role lifecycle management, and access controls
Translate Segregation of Duties (SoD) requirements into enforceable policies, risk models, and analytics to support compliance outcomes
Architect and implement integrations with HRIS platforms, directories (AD/AAD), and SaaS applications using APIs and standard connectors
Develop and maintain identity data pipelines, including ingestion, normalization, reconciliation, and data quality validation
Automate provisioning, certifications, role assignments, and governance workflows using scripting and Saviynt capabilities
Configure and stabilize Saviynt roles, entitlements, approval flows, policies, and campaigns across environments
Ensure platform reliability, scalability, performance, and maintainability through strong engineering practices
Collaborate with security, audit, HR, and application teams to align technical solutions with governance objectives
Define engineering standards, configuration-as-code practices, documentation patterns, and CI/CD processes for IGA artifacts
Mentor and coach engineers through design reviews, pairing, and targeted technical training
Participate in incident response and support rotations as a subject-matter expert for critical identity systems

Qualification

SaviyntIdentity GovernanceSQLScripting languagesHRIS integrationSDLC practicesData engineering platformsIncident responseCollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of experience delivering complex engineering solutions and enterprise integrations
3+ years of hands-on experience with IGA platforms, preferably Saviynt, including role mining, lifecycle governance, SoD policies, and certification campaigns
Strong SQL proficiency for complex queries, troubleshooting, and production support
Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python), REST APIs, and automation workflows
Hands-on experience integrating HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and directory services (AD/AAD)
Solid understanding of SDLC practices, secure system design, version control, and audit-ready documentation

Preferred

Deep expertise with Saviynt EIC, including complex configurations and vendor-led implementation stabilization
Experience in regulated industries such as financial services and familiarity with SOX, GLBA, or PCI frameworks
Exposure to data engineering platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server) and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, ELK)
Security or audit certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISC) or willingness to obtain

Company

Burtch Works

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Burtch Works is an executive recruiting firm.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Evanston, Illinois, USA
people-size11-50 employees
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https://www.burtchworks.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Derek Newman
Chief Product Officer
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