Senior Security Engineer - Identity Governance and Administration

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It's an exciting time to work in tech at Edward Jones. We are making massive investments in emerging technologies to improve how we work with our clients and with each other. Relationships are the focus of our business model. And working in Technology here means using your skills to build, deliver and maintain the technologies that enable us to deepen and support those relationships. The best part? We develop and create our own industry-leading solutions internally. And you can be a part of it. Working with emerging new technologies. Creating platforms, programs and experiences that change how we work together - and support our client-first focus. Changing the future of our firm, the industry and the advisor-client relationship.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 01-Oct-2025. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Team Overview

As an IGA Analyst you will work independently to identify and define IGA solution requirements for both existing capabilities and the expansion of new features. You will ensure that all platforms within your span of responsibility meet your customer's requirements; designed, built, documented, and maintained in adherence with the Firm's standards and architectural patterns; and are managed to the highest level for performance, stability, and security. Serving as a Security practitioner, you will bring deep industry knowledge and experience to understand the threat landscape and use that knowledge to shape the platforms that the Firm depends on for critical identity lifecycle functions. In this role you will regularly engage in leading-edge technology initiatives, including research, vetting, and adoption of emerging technologies, tools and methodologies in alignment with the overall security strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve solutions that combat advanced and relevant threats while considering integration into the environment, stability, availability, disaster recovery, and cost-effectiveness.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the identity management platform (Saviynt) and be a key contributor to stabilization and expansion efforts.

• Lead conversations centered on solving for complex business requirements in solution designs, and ensuring compliance with internal standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Identify potential gaps in existing IGA processes or systems and recommending solutions to improve security and efficiency

• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions.

• Effectively document solutions and configurations for future reference.

• Produce, maintain, and facilitate distribution of training resources to effectively empower key stakeholders with the information needed to meet Firm objectives and/or drive adoption of new processes.

• Establish and maintain effective communications and relationships across key departments, business areas, and vendors, including supporting engagements with key vendors to ensure the correct level of support to the Firm and drive solution roadmaps to meet Firm expectations.

• Creating and maintaining documentation for IGA processes, procedures, solution designs, requirements, etc.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page ( .

Hiring Minimum: $99200

Hiring Maximum: $

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Skills/Requirements

What Experience You'll Need:

• 4+ years relevant cyber security experience in progressive roles; 7+ preferred

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

• In-depth understanding of Saviynt product functionality, including provisioning, access certification, SOD, analytics, RBAC, workflow, email notifications, etc.

• Experience integrating applications with Saviynt using various connectors.

• Solid understanding of workflows in ARS and the ability to leverage Saviynt analytics tools.

• Experience managing SOX compliance, auditing, and access review processes within Saviynt.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with APIs and integrations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Experience using ticketing systems (e.g., Jira)

• Primary Skills: Saviynt, Saviynt Security Manager

Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.

Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status . Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones (

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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