Senior IGA Engineer

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Purpose and Scope:

The Senior Identity Governance and Administration Engineer will support the implementation, integration, automation, and operation of the organization’s global IGA platform, with Saviynt as the

core solution. The role will act as a business enabler, supporting various functions by using available data and demonstrating the ability to configure, manipulate, and automate identity workflows to deliver valuable business outcomes.
The position operates within a global and dynamic environment, collaborating with business functions, application owners, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, HR, SAP, ServiceNow, Compliance, and other technology teams.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Configure, maintain, and enhance the Saviynt IGA platform.
• Implement and support joiner, mover, and leaver processes, access requests, approvals, provisioning, reconciliation, reporting, and access certifications.
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable, and automated identity solutions.
• Manipulate available identity, account, entitlement, and application data to automate workflows and generate valuable business outcomes.
• Design and support integrations with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SAP, ServiceNow, HR systems, databases, and other applications.
• Onboard applications using standard connectors, APIs, web services, database connections, and file-based integrations.
• Support governance for employees, external users, privileged accounts, service accounts, service principals, and other non-human identities.
• Troubleshoot complex platform, connector, workflow, reconciliation, and provisioning issues while supporting audit evidence and continuous improvement.
• Maintain technical documentation and collaborate effectively with teams across regions and time zones.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Hands-on Saviynt experience is required, including configuration, workflows, connectors, provisioning, reconciliation, reporting, or access certification.
• Understanding of identity lifecycle management, access governance, RBAC, ABAC, least privilege, and segregation of duties.
  
• Experience with APIs, web services, databases, application connectors, data files, or scripting.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and global collaboration skills.
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Broader IAM experience, including authentication, authorization, federation, SSO, access management, and identity lifecycle processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Conditional Access policies.
• Experience with SAP, SAP GRC, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP S/4HANA, ServiceNow, or other enterprise products and integrations.
• Knowledge of PowerShell, SQL, REST APIs, JSON, XML, Java, Groovy, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of Saviynt Zuma and emerging identity-security capabilities is advantageous.
• Relevant Saviynt, Microsoft, IAM, cloud, or security certifications are desirable.

Working Environment:

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility

What awaits you at Astellas? 

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide. 
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare. 
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions. 

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors

Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do. 

Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.