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Citizens · 3 hours ago

Principal IGA Engineer - IAM

Johnston, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

7+ years exp

Citizens is looking for a highly motivated Principal IGA Engineer - IAM who can lead multiple projects focused on privileged user access controls. The role involves establishing standards and implementing technology solutions, as well as identifying opportunities for process automation.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Identity Governance AdministrationActive DirectoryJavaJavaScriptBash scriptingAPI integrationLinux managementWindows managementPostgreSQLPowerShellCloud deploymentsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management

Required

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

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

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)

Preferred

Cloud and/or IAM-related certifications preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States

Company

Citizens

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At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.

Founded in 1828

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citizensbank.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Citizens has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$2B

2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $750M

2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B

2014-09-23IPO

Leadership Team

Melisa Carrascoza

SVP, Business Banking Market Executive - New England South

Steve Kozek

Head of Commercial Excellence, Senior Vice President

Recent News

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