Principal Technical Engineer – Identity Access Management
Cummins
GA, United States · Posted November 2, 2026
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Job Summary
We are looking for a Principal Technical Engineer - Identity Access Management to lead the strategy, architecture, and engineering of enterprise Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and broader Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities. Serves as the technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling secure, compliant identity solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. Ensures identity services are resilient, audit-ready, and aligned to business, security, and regulatory requirements. Partners cross-functionally to embed identity controls into enterprise systems, applications, and DevSecOps practices.
Core Responsibilities:
Build a strong Identity Governance and Administration program and serve as the technical expert. Key technical contributor to the strategy, design, engineering and management of the enterprise IGA solution
Design and implement Identity Governance and Administration processes. Plan, design and implement Access Reviews, Compliance Reporting, Access Control Processes, role-based access control and other relevant Identity Governance and Administration capabilities
Build a strong Identity & Access Management foundation. Integrate Identity & Access Management systems with in-house applications, third party applications and SaaS applications for all identity governance functions
Design, develop, test, implement, and document the Identity & Access Management solution to meet program requirements
Translate high level requirements into detailed technical designs, and lead design sessions
Develop documentation to support ongoing Identity & Access Management systems operations, maintenance, and specific problem resolution
Competencies
Security & Compliance Principles
Solution Design & System Architecture (Identity-centric)
Modern Development Practices (DevSecOps for IAM)
Strategic & Innovative Thinking (identity-first security approach)
Driving Effective Outcomes & Ownership
Engaging with Impact (cross-functional IAM influence)
Ensuring Customer Success (secure, seamless access experience)
Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification preferred. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience: 5-7 years of cybersecurity work experience is required. 2 years of experience with Cloud technology and concepts preferred.
Must have skills and Experience:
Extensive, hands-on experience in building and implementing Identity Governance and Administration solutions with one or more of the leading Identity Governance and Administration products - Saviynt, SailPoint IdentityIQ, SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, Oracle Access Governance/OIM
Strong development experience in implementing all core capabilities of an Identity Governance and Administration Solution
Experience in preparing the product documentation, test cases, test plans, user guides etc.
Deep knowledge of agile processes and workflows
Nice to have skills and experience:
Knowledge of Access Management Product (MS Entra/Okta/Ping etc.) and processes
Experience with Cloud Platforms (Oracle Cloud, Azure or AWS)
Knowledge of Privileged Access Management products (CyberArk/ Delinea etc.) and processes
Working knowledge of Active Directory concepts
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.