Identity Governance Operations (SailPoint) - Senior Engineer I, Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Operations
Schneider Electric · Posted Oct 28
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About the role
The Identity Governance Operations team within Schneider Electric's global cybersecurity organization operates and continuously improves the SailPoint IdentityIQ identity governance service. The team delivers identity governance services that protect enterprise applications, infrastructure, and digital assets while supporting identity lifecycle processes, access governance, and compliance. This Senior Engineer role owns complex operational challenges, resolves escalated incidents, maintains service performance, and mentors colleagues while driving continuous improvement.
What you will do
- As a Senior Engineer within the Identity Governance Operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and effectiveness of Schneider Electric's SailPoint IdentityIQ service.
- You will be part of a global cybersecurity organization responsible for delivering identity governance services that protect enterprise applications, infrastructure, and digital assets while supporting business operations across the company.
- You will take ownership of complex operational challenges, working closely with application owners, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity professionals, and business stakeholders to ensure identity lifecycle processes are executed accurately and efficiently.
- Your day-to-day activities will involve investigating and resolving escalated incidents, supporting access governance processes, maintaining service performance, and driving continuous improvements that enhance both operational excellence and user experience.
- As a senior member of the team, you will serve as a trusted technical expert and mentor, helping guide colleagues through complex situations while promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and operational discipline.
- Your contribution will be instrumental in maintaining a secure, compliant, and resilient identity governance service that supports thousands of users globally.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- We are looking for a professional who brings strong operational experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ and a passion for delivering reliable cybersecurity services.
- The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with a customer-focused mindset and thrives in environments where problem-solving, collaboration, and service ownership are essential.
- You should have a solid understanding of identity lifecycle management, access governance processes, provisioning and deprovisioning controls, access certifications, and identity-related compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting enterprise environments integrated with technologies such as Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP, and other identity services will be highly valuable.
- Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- We value individuals who are proactive, curious, and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, reduce operational risk, and enhance the overall effectiveness of identity governance services.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), or cybersecurity operations.
- Strong hands-on experience supporting SailPoint IdentityIQ in an enterprise environment.
- Good understanding of identity lifecycle management processes, access certifications, provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access control, and identity governance concepts.
- Experience working with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP, and related identity technologies will be a plus.
- Familiarity with incident, problem, and change management practices in large-scale operational environments.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive operational improvements.
- Experience supporting audit, compliance, and regulatory activities is desirable.
- Relevant industry certifications such as SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer, CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent certifications are considered an advantage.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global leader in digital automation and energy management, driving efficiency and sustainability for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. Combining world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services, the company helps customers turn operational ideas into a more resilient and sustainable future.
- Industry
- Energy Management
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1836
- Location
- Rueil-Malmaison, France
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Nathan Fast
Chief Financial Officer
Charise Le
Chief Human Resources Officer
Esther Finidori
Chief Sustainability Officer
Peter Weckesser
Chief Digital Officer
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