Cognizant is looking for a SailPoint File Access Manager (FAM) Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for the design, engineering, deployment, and support of SailPoint FAM as part of our Provisioning & Identity Management product suite. In this role, you will serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert, providing consultation and ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects.
What You'll Do
- Design, engineer, deploy, and support SailPoint File Access Manager (FAM) software.
- Partner with business and internal teams to drive the integration and onboarding of systems onto the SailPoint FAM platform.
- Develop FAM Provisioning & Identity Management strategy and technology roadmaps with Governance, Risk, HR, and Enterprise Technology partners.
- Translate business and security requirements into technical specifications and produce enterprise-level architecture and engineering designs.
- Provide technical consultation to application owners on SailPoint integration best practices and standardization.
- Ensure successful execution of engineering projects in collaboration with operations, information security, architecture, and project managers.
- Serve as a third and last line of escalation point for FAM IAM Services, providing in-depth investigation and troubleshooting.
- Work with vendors to resolve application, software, and hardware issues in a timely manner.
- Create and maintain system documentation for SailPoint FAM and affiliated technologies.
- Create support documents and provide training to support and operations teams.
- Oversee work performed by external consultants, reviewing design and code.
- Research and recommend new processes for automation and improvement.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in implementation, administration, configuration, and support of SailPoint FAM software.
- 10+ years of technical experience with multiple 3rd party IAM solutions in a fast-paced global environment.
- Hands-on experience implementing, administering, configuring, and supporting SailPoint File Access Manager and its supporting technologies.
- Experience integrating SailPoint FAM in a large corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of user lifecycle, rules, lifecycle events, and provisioning workflows.
- Working knowledge of IAM standards & protocols including SAML, OpenID Connect, Oauth, LDAP, Kerberos.
- Strong Programming skills in a DevOps environment (e.g., Java, BeanShell, JSP/Servlets, PERL, Unix Shell scripts, Batch, Powershell, VB Script, SQL, PL/SQL, Python).
- Experience with multiple operating systems (UNIX, Windows, Linux, AIX).
- Experience with web technologies (WebServices, RESTful API frameworks, Application servers like Tomcat/JBoss, JSON).
- Experience with database technologies (Oracle, SQL Server).
- Experience with Single Sign On, MFA, SCIM, and Federation.
- Experience with directory integration including Active Directory, LDAP, Virtual Directories.
- Automation and/or scripting skills.
- Working knowledge of virtualization (e.g., VMware, HyperV) and LAN/WAN/Firewall/VPN network technologies.
- Good understanding of the current regulatory environment and implications for identity management, security, and audit compliance.
- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills for interaction with different teams across the organization.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to simplify technical issues into business language.
- Strong academic background (e.g., computer science, engineering).
Technical Stack
- IAM Platform: SailPoint File Access Manager (FAM)
- Languages/Scripts: Java, BeanShell, JSP/Servlets, PERL, Unix Shell scripts, Batch, Powershell, VB Script, SQL, PL/SQL, Python
- OS: UNIX, Windows, Linux, AIX
- Web/API: WebServices, RESTful API frameworks, Tomcat, JBoss, JSON
- Databases: Oracle, SQL Server
- Standards/Protocols: SAML, OpenID Connect, Oauth, LDAP, Kerberos
- Identity Features: Single Sign On, MFA, SCIM, Federation
- Directories: Active Directory, Virtual Directories
- Virtualization: VMware, HyperV
Team & Environment
You will work with business partners, Integration consultants, internal teams, and cross-functional partners from Governance, Risk, HR, and Enterprise Technology.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Compensation Range: CAD 78,300 - CAD 124,000
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer.





