Identity & Access Management Engineer

MKS Instruments • Andover, MA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

A Day in Your Life at MKS The Engineer / Product Manager will be responsible for ongoing operation of the Saviynt Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platform and the corporate PAM solution as well as designing, expanding and implementing new requirements. This role includes leading technical initiatives and ensuring platform stability. As a technical expert, you will provide technical leadership and coordinate with support teams in delivering secure and efficient identity solutions across the organization. The successful candidate will be a highly passionate, and self-driven individual who loves to learn, solve problems, and contribute to the team's advancement. You Will Make an Impact By Platform Ownership Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Saviynt IGA and CyberArk (PAM solution) Oversee configuration, customization, and integration of Saviynt and CyberArk with enterprise systems. Ensure platform scalability, performance, and compliance with security standards. Own all cost related issues (run / maintain / operate) Vendor and partner management for the given applications Technical Leadership Work closely with IT leadership on coordinating workload distribution and providing technical guidance. Provide mentorship to a team of IDAM engineers, responsible for daily operations and enhancements. Define best practices and enforce coding, configuration, and operational standards. Identity Lifecycle Management Design and maintain workflows for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews. Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) models. Integration & Automation Develop connectors and integrations between Saviynt/CyberArk and applications (on-prem and cloud). Automate identity processes using APIs, scripts, and Saviynt/CyberArk capabilities. Security & Compliance Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR). Conduct periodic access certifications and audits. Implement controls for privileged access management. Incident & Problem Management Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues. Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures. Continuous Improvement Stay updated on Saviynt and CyberArk product roadmap and IDAM industry trends. Drive innovation and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and security. Performing other security-related duties as requested

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Saviynt IGA platform (configuration, workflows, connectors)
• Strong experience with PAM solution CyberArk
• Knowledge of directory services (Active Directory, LDAP), SSO, and federation protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC).
• Familiarity with APIs, REST, and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python).
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with minimal supervision and escalate issues as appropriate
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders and vendors.
• Working with an international team and stakeholders (USA, India, Germany, …)
• 5+ years in IAM engineering roles, with at least 2 years focused on Saviynt.
• 2+ years in PAM solutions – focused on CyberArk
• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk and compliance frameworks
• Excellent documentation, written and communication skills
• Must be a detail-oriented, well-organized, self-starter able to work in a dynamic environment with the ability to perform multiple tasks
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to self-start, prioritize, and multi-task

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Saviynt, CyberArk
• Scripting and/or programming skills in technologies, such as PowerShell, SQL, Python, and JSON
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate and work effectively with a wide range of cross-functional teams, vendors, and time zones
• Experience with REST protocols
• Familiarity with standards for SSO technologies such as SAML2, OAuth2
• Must be a team player
• Demonstrated ability to learn new IT and security concepts and technologies quickly

Responsibilities

• Platform Ownership Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Saviynt IGA and CyberArk (PAM solution)
• Oversee configuration, customization, and integration of Saviynt and CyberArk with enterprise systems.
• Ensure platform scalability, performance, and compliance with security standards.
• Own all cost related issues (run / maintain / operate) Vendor and partner management for the given applications
• Technical Leadership Work closely with IT leadership on coordinating workload distribution and providing technical guidance.
• Provide mentorship to a team of IDAM engineers, responsible for daily operations and enhancements.
• Define best practices and enforce coding, configuration, and operational standards.
• Identity Lifecycle Management Design and maintain workflows for user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) models.
• Integration & Automation Develop connectors and integrations between Saviynt/CyberArk and applications (on-prem and cloud).
• Automate identity processes using APIs, scripts, and Saviynt/CyberArk capabilities.
• Security & Compliance Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
• Conduct periodic access certifications and audits.
• Implement controls for privileged access management.
• Incident & Problem Management Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Continuous Improvement Stay updated on Saviynt and CyberArk product roadmap and IDAM industry trends.
• Drive innovation and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and security.
• Performing other security-related duties as requested

Benefits

• MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed