Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
We are seeking an experienced SailPoint Senior Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SailPoint IdentityIQ and a strong background in Identity and Access Management. This role requires a self-motivated professional who can operate independently as part of a small, two-person team and will be responsible for mentoring a junior engineer. Additionally, this person will serve as the Scrum Master for the team (no certification required).
Requirements:
Implementation & Configuration
- Design, develop, and implement SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions to meet business requirements
- Configure and customize workflows, forms, policies, rules, and connectors
- Develop custom connectors for application integration using Java, BeanShell, and REST APIs
- Create and maintain certification campaigns, access requests, and provisioning workflows
- Implement role-based access control (RBAC) models and role mining initiatives
Technical Leadership
- Lead technical design sessions and provide architecture guidance for IAM solutions
- Mentor and develop the junior engineer, providing guidance on technical skills and best practices
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
- Evaluate and recommend new features and capabilities within the SailPoint platform
Integration & Administration
- Integrate SailPoint with various enterprise applications including Active Directory, Azure AD, SAP, and ServiceNow
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to identity management
- Perform platform upgrades, patches, and environment maintenance
- Optimize system performance and ensure scalability
Compliance & Security
- Implement access certification processes and remediation workflows
- Develop reports and dashboards for audit and compliance purposes
- Ensure security best practices are followed in all implementations
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ
- Experience with at least 2 full lifecycle SailPoint implementations
- Must be local to the DC Metro Area
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of SailPoint IdentityIQ platform
- Strong programming skills in Java, BeanShell, JavaScript, and XML
- Proficiency in developing custom connectors and adapters
- Experience with REST/SOAP APIs and web services
- Knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory, and directory services
- Familiarity with SCIM, SAML, OAuth, and other IAM protocols
- Understanding of SQL and database concepts
- Experience with UNIX/Linux and Windows environments
- Proficiency in Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and project management
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Self-starter with strong initiative and ownership mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Strong mentoring and knowledge transfer skills
Preferred Qualifications
- SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer or Architect certification
- Knowledge of other IAM tools (Okta, Ping, Azure AD)
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies