About this Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer – Identity Governance and Administration role at Universal Music Group
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an Identity & Access Management Engineer with specialization in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) to join UMG’s global Tech Security & Identity organization. Reporting to the VP, Tech Security & Identity, this is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, implementing, and operating enterprise IGA capabilities across a complex, global environment.
This engineer will play a critical role in governing digital identities, access entitlements, and lifecycle processes for employees, contractors, and non-employee populations. The role emphasizes strong engineering execution, automation, and operational discipline, partnering closely with security, HR, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure access is provisioned appropriately, reviewed regularly, and removed in a timely manner. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with modern IGA platforms, strong understanding of access governance controls, and the ability to operate at scale in a regulated enterprise.
Job Functions
Design, engineer, deploy, and operate Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions across the enterprise.
Implement and manage identity lifecycle processes including joiner, mover, and leaver (JML) workflows for employees and non-employee identities.
Engineer and maintain access request, approval, and provisioning workflows integrated with HR systems, directories, and enterprise applications.
Design and operate access governance controls including role models, entitlement catalogs, access certifications, and periodic access reviews.
Partner with application owners and platform teams to onboard applications into IGA and remediate access governance gaps.
Develop and maintain automation and integrations for IGA workflows using scripting, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code approaches (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
Support segregation of duties (SoD) controls, access policy enforcement, and audit readiness activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex identity lifecycle, provisioning, and access-related issues across integrated systems.
Collaborate with Security, HR, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to ensure identity governance controls align with security policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational runbooks to support scalable and repeatable IGA operations.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve access governance maturity, reduce manual effort, and enhance user experience through automation and platform enhancements.
Job Requirements
Essential Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management or Security Engineering roles, with a strong focus on Identity Governance & Administration.
Demonstrated experience implementing and operating enterprise IGA platforms (e.g., Saviynt, SailPoint, or equivalent).
Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, access provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and entitlement governance.
Hands-on experience designing and supporting access certification campaigns and remediation processes.
Experience integrating IGA solutions with HR systems, Active Directory / Entra ID, and enterprise applications.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools such as PowerShell or Python.
Experience working in hybrid and cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS) with IAM integrations.
Ability to independently own complex technical deliverables while collaborating effectively within a global organization.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience with advanced IGA capabilities such as role mining, access analytics, or policy-based provisioning.
Familiarity with compliance and audit frameworks such as SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, or similar.
Professional certifications such as Saviynt Certified Professional, SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer, Security+, or CISSP.
Experience operating IAM or identity governance platforms within a large, global, or highly regulated enterprise environment.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Universal Music we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity as an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background. We also encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people. It is through our diversity and inclusivity that we bring together different perspectives, enhancing our creative and evolving workplace. Music is Universal.
Disclaimer
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
