Identity & Access Management (IAM) Administrator

About the Position

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Administrator

Experience: 7+ years

Location: Coppell – TX

Hybrid- 3 days in office

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Job Summary

We are seeking an Access Management Admin to support enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Active Directory, Access Management, and Automation, with hands-on experience managing user lifecycles, role-based access controls, and security administration across enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, disable, and delete user accounts using manual and automated processes.
• Perform user provisioning and de-provisioning activities.
• Manage password resets and account unlock requests.
• Grant and revoke access to file shares through security groups.
• Provision access to enterprise applications and business systems.
• Maintain and administer distribution groups and security groups.
• Implement and support Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) processes, ensuring proper approvals and compliance requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot user access issues throughout the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle.
• Create and manage security groups for file shares and application access.
• Develop automation scripts for bulk access requests and operational activities.
• Support transition and knowledge-transfer activities for new access management processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within IAM operations.

Requirements

• Active Directory Administration
• Access Management Operations
• User Provisioning and De-provisioning
• Security Group Administration
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Microsoft Windows Server Environment
• User Lifecycle Management (JML)
• Automation and Scripting
• File Share Permission Management
• Distribution Group Administration

We Offer

• Annual Salary: Between $73,350 - $112,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contribution
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on Twitter.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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