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CyberSecurity-SailPoint IdentityIQ

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#Cyber Security Experts#
Job Summary

This role focuses on designing and implementing Identity and Access Management solutions using Java Sailpoint IdentityIQ Oracle Identity Governance and Oracle Identity Manager for life and annuities insurance environments. The Sr CyberSecurity Engineer IAM will safeguard critical policyholder and enterprise data while supporting hybrid work arrangements and collaborating with cross functional teams in a day shift schedule.


Responsibilities

  • Design IAM solutions that securely manage user identities and access rights across life and annuities insurance applications using Java based integrations with Sailpoint IdentityIQ and Oracle IAM platforms
  • Develop scalable provisioning and deprovisioning workflows that ensure timely and accurate access changes for employees partners and systems in alignment with regulatory and business controls
  • Implement robust access certification processes that help reduce unauthorized access and support periodic reviews mandated by insurance compliance requirements
  • Configure and customize Sailpoint IdentityIQ components including connectors rules and workflows to support complex life and annuities policy administration and claims systems
  • Configure Oracle Identity Governance and Oracle Identity Manager to support account lifecycle management and role based access models tailored to insurance distribution underwriting and servicing functions
  • Optimize IAM related Java components such as custom connectors web services and adapters to improve performance resilience and maintainability of security services in a hybrid work model
  • Perform in depth troubleshooting and root cause analysis for IAM incidents and defects collaborating with application teams to restore secure access while minimizing business disruption
  • Define and implement role mining and role engineering approaches that translate insurance job functions into sustainable roles and entitlements improving access clarity and reducing risk
  • Create and maintain detailed technical and process documentation for IAM solutions ensuring that implementation patterns are reusable consistent and aligned with enterprise standards
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity governance risk and compliance stakeholders to align IAM controls with regulatory frameworks relevant to life and annuities such as data privacy and financial conduct obligations
  • Drive continuous improvement of IAM monitoring alerts and dashboards to detect anomalous access behavior and support timely response by security operations teams
  • Coordinate user acceptance testing for IAM features with business and operations teams ensuring that new capabilities and changes support efficient day to day insurance processing in a hybrid model
  • Provide guidance to peers on IAM design patterns coding practices and secure integration approaches fostering a culture of security and shared accountability across technology teams

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience working with SailPoint IdentityIQ (functional and/or technical configuration).Strong understanding of IAM concepts: identity lifecycle management, RBAC, access certifications, SoD, entitlements.Hands-on experience with IIQ workflows, rules (BeanShell/Java), forms, and connectors.Familiarity with directory services (Active Directory, LDAP) and application integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, JDBC, flat files).Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.Understanding of security/compliance frameworks (SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST) is a plus.Basic knowledge of SQL, XML, and Java/J2EE technologies.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Things to know before you apply

  • Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
  • Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
  • Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

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