Staff Identity Access Management Specialist- Eng

UKG • Sunrise, FL

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About The Position

UKG is seeking an experienced Staff level Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist to join our Enterprise IAM team within Global Security. This role is critical to strengthening UKG’s security posture by designing, implementing, and operating scalable identity governance and privileged access solutions across our cloud and enterprise environments.
You will work closely with Security Engineering, Cloud Engineering, GRC, and application owners to ensure secure, compliant, and auditable access to systems and data—supporting UKG’s regulatory obligations and zero‑trust strategy.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management or cybersecurity
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 security controls and their application to IAM
• Proven experience documenting and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Hands‑on experience supporting FedRAMP‑regulated environments
• Experience designing and implementing RBAC and ABAC access models
• Hands‑on experience with Identity Governance (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions
• Experience with SailPoint or Saviynt (administration, configuration, or implementation)
• Experience configuring and operating Access Certification Campaigns
• Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or another major cloud provider (AWS/Azure)
• Strong understanding of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), LDAP, and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)
• We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future (including H1B, OPT, ect)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with ServiceNow for access requests, workflows, or integrations
• Experience using Terraform for IAM or cloud infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience integrating or operating IAM solutions using REST APIs

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate Identity Governance (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities across enterprise and cloud environments
• Support FedRAMP and regulatory compliance initiatives by aligning IAM controls with NIST SP 800‑53 requirements
• Develop, maintain, and review System Security Plans (SSPs) and supporting IAM documentation for audits and assessments
• Define and manage RBAC and ABAC models to enforce least‑privilege access at scale
• Configure and manage access certification campaigns, including role reviews, entitlement reviews, and remediation workflows
• Partner with GRC, Security, and Audit teams to provide evidence, address findings, and continuously improve IAM controls
• Implement and support IAM integrations using SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), LDAP, and MFA
• Operate IAM solutions in GCP, supporting secure access to cloud resources and workloads
• Automate IAM processes using infrastructure‑as‑code, APIs, and scripting to improve reliability and efficiency
• Participate in incident response and operational support related to access provisioning, de‑provisioning, and privileged access

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation.
• Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees