UKG
Principal Identity Access Management Specialist
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UKG . Company Overview With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. We are committed to innovation and growth. Join us to bring your ideas and collaborate on building something impactful. At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team is dedicated to inspiring organizations to become great workplaces through our award-winning HR technology. We offer benefits that support your personal and professional growth, including wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and U Choose a customizable expense reimbursement program. Our inclusive culture and employee resource groups value every voice and support your career development. If youre passionate about our purpose people we look forward to supporting your journey. About The Team The IAM operations and access control team manages user access provisioning, deprovisioning, and related controls to ensure security and compliance. About The Role The Principal IAM Specialist will lead the transformation of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA). Responsibilities include defining and implementing processes, Standard Implementation Procedures (SIPs), data analysis, role mining, compliance controls mapping (SOX/SOC), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and partner access governance. The role emphasizes IGA and certification campaigns, entitlements, and metadata management, with a focus on controls like Soc2/3, SOX, and ISO. Collaboration with security, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders is essential to enhance IAM efficiency, automate processes, and strengthen access controls. Key Responsibilities IGA Transformation & Onboarding Process Development:
Design and implement scalable, standardized IAM processes and SIPs for onboarding applications into IGA platforms. Define governance models, access policies, and automated workflows to streamline identity lifecycle management. Collaborate with application owners, IT, and security teams to ensure proper access controls and compliance. Data Analysis & Role Mining:
Conduct role mining and entitlement reviews to establish least-privilege access controls. Analyze access patterns, role definitions, and group structures to optimize governance. Develop dashboards and reports for access analytics, compliance, and risk management. SOX & SOC Compliance Controls Mapping:
Map IAM controls to SOX, SOC 2, NIST, and ISO standards to support audits. Maintain access certification, attestation, and segregation of duties (SoD) processes. Work with auditors and compliance teams to ensure effectiveness and adherence. Privileged Access Management (PAM) & Partner Access Governance:
Govern privileged accounts, third-party/vendor access, and non-human identities. Implement JIT access, session monitoring, and least-privilege enforcement. Oversee partner access entitlements, group lifecycle, and service accounts. About You Qualifications & Experience:
8+ years in Identity & Access Management, Information Security, or Compliance. Expertise in IGA platforms (Saviynt, SailPoint, Okta), PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust), and access control models (RBAC, ABAC, JIT). Strong knowledge of SOX, SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, and IAM frameworks. Experience with data analysis, SQL, Power BI, and automation. Proven ability to design IAM processes and drive transformation initiatives. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Cloud IAM (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud IAM). Additional Information UKG is on the cusp of something special, holding leading market shares in workforce management and human capital management. Our AI-powered solutions support millions of workers daily and continue to innovate for the future. Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We participate in E-Verify. For accommodations, contact UKGCareers@ukg.com. The salary range is $142,100 - $204,200 USD, with potential incentives. Benefits details are available at https://www.ukg.com/careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join us to apply for the
Principal Identity Access Management Specialist
role at
UKG . Company Overview With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. We are committed to innovation and growth. Join us to bring your ideas and collaborate on building something impactful. At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team is dedicated to inspiring organizations to become great workplaces through our award-winning HR technology. We offer benefits that support your personal and professional growth, including wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and U Choose a customizable expense reimbursement program. Our inclusive culture and employee resource groups value every voice and support your career development. If youre passionate about our purpose people we look forward to supporting your journey. About The Team The IAM operations and access control team manages user access provisioning, deprovisioning, and related controls to ensure security and compliance. About The Role The Principal IAM Specialist will lead the transformation of Identity Governance & Administration (IGA). Responsibilities include defining and implementing processes, Standard Implementation Procedures (SIPs), data analysis, role mining, compliance controls mapping (SOX/SOC), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and partner access governance. The role emphasizes IGA and certification campaigns, entitlements, and metadata management, with a focus on controls like Soc2/3, SOX, and ISO. Collaboration with security, compliance, IT, and business stakeholders is essential to enhance IAM efficiency, automate processes, and strengthen access controls. Key Responsibilities IGA Transformation & Onboarding Process Development:
Design and implement scalable, standardized IAM processes and SIPs for onboarding applications into IGA platforms. Define governance models, access policies, and automated workflows to streamline identity lifecycle management. Collaborate with application owners, IT, and security teams to ensure proper access controls and compliance. Data Analysis & Role Mining:
Conduct role mining and entitlement reviews to establish least-privilege access controls. Analyze access patterns, role definitions, and group structures to optimize governance. Develop dashboards and reports for access analytics, compliance, and risk management. SOX & SOC Compliance Controls Mapping:
Map IAM controls to SOX, SOC 2, NIST, and ISO standards to support audits. Maintain access certification, attestation, and segregation of duties (SoD) processes. Work with auditors and compliance teams to ensure effectiveness and adherence. Privileged Access Management (PAM) & Partner Access Governance:
Govern privileged accounts, third-party/vendor access, and non-human identities. Implement JIT access, session monitoring, and least-privilege enforcement. Oversee partner access entitlements, group lifecycle, and service accounts. About You Qualifications & Experience:
8+ years in Identity & Access Management, Information Security, or Compliance. Expertise in IGA platforms (Saviynt, SailPoint, Okta), PAM solutions (CyberArk, BeyondTrust), and access control models (RBAC, ABAC, JIT). Strong knowledge of SOX, SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, and IAM frameworks. Experience with data analysis, SQL, Power BI, and automation. Proven ability to design IAM processes and drive transformation initiatives. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Cloud IAM (AWS IAM, Azure AD, Google Cloud IAM). Additional Information UKG is on the cusp of something special, holding leading market shares in workforce management and human capital management. Our AI-powered solutions support millions of workers daily and continue to innovate for the future. Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We participate in E-Verify. For accommodations, contact UKGCareers@ukg.com. The salary range is $142,100 - $204,200 USD, with potential incentives. Benefits details are available at https://www.ukg.com/careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr