Identity & Access Management (IAM) Administrator
Experience: 7+ years
Location: Coppell – TX
Hybrid- 3 days in office
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Job Summary
We are seeking an Access Management Admin to support enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Active Directory, Access Management, and Automation, with hands-on experience managing user lifecycles, role-based access controls, and security administration across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Create, modify, disable, and delete user accounts using manual and automated processes.
Perform user provisioning and de-provisioning activities.
Manage password resets and account unlock requests.
Grant and revoke access to file shares through security groups.
Provision access to enterprise applications and business systems.
Maintain and administer distribution groups and security groups.
Implement and support Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) processes, ensuring proper approvals and compliance requirements are met.
Troubleshoot user access issues throughout the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle.
Create and manage security groups for file shares and application access.
Develop automation scripts for bulk access requests and operational activities.
Support transition and knowledge-transfer activities for new access management processes.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within IAM operations
Required Skills
Active Directory Administration
Access Management Operations
User Provisioning and De-provisioning
Security Group Administration
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Microsoft Windows Server Environment
User Lifecycle Management (JML)
Automation and Scripting
File Share Permission Management
Distribution Group Administration
Applications will be accepted until 7/28/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $73,350- $112,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contribution
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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