Identity Access Management Specialist (Sailpoint)

Digital Waffle; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior IGA Engineer or Architect to join their team remotely. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in SailPoint and identity lifecycle management, focusing on delivering Identity Governance & Administration solutions. Responsibilities include designing IGA solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and integrating various platforms. The role offers a salary up to £100,000 plus bonus, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals in the identity management field.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience delivering IGA solutions.
• 5+ years IGA experience for Architect role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SailPoint IGA solutions.
• Deliver identity lifecycle processes.
• Integrate IGA platforms with HR systems.
• Develop and customise workflows.
• Support IAM initiatives including SSO and MFA.
• Engage stakeholders and produce technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Strong SailPoint expertise

Solid IAM knowledge

Scripting and API integration experience

Tools

SailPoint

Microsoft Entra

PAM tools (Delinea, CyberArk)

Job description

Senior IGA Engineer / IGA Architect (Fully Remote)

My Client is seeking a Senior IGA Engineer or IGA Architect with strong experience in SailPoint to join their Identity & Access Management practice. This role focuses on delivering and optimising Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions for enterprise clients, working across the full project lifecycle in a client‑facing, consultative environment. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on SailPoint experience (IdentityNow, IdentityIQ, or ISC) and a strong understanding of identity lifecycle management. Experience with Microsoft Entra, authentication technologies, SAP access management, or PAM tools (Delinea, CyberArk) is highly desirable. The role is offered at Senior Engineer or Architect level, depending on experience, with the Architect role taking ownership of solution design, technical leadership, and delivery oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement SailPoint IGA solutions aligned to security and compliance requirements
• Deliver identity lifecycle processes (JML, access requests, certifications, RBAC, SoD)
• Integrate IGA platforms with HR systems, AD/Entra, LDAP, and target applications (REST, SCIM, JDBC)
• Develop and customise workflows, rules, and integrations
• Support IAM initiatives including SSO, MFA, and passwordless authentication
• Engage stakeholders, gather requirements, and produce technical documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and resolve complex IGA/IAM issues

Skills & Experience

Senior Engineer

• 3-5 years' experience delivering IGA solutions
• Strong SailPoint expertise (IdentityNow, IdentityIQ, or ISC)
• Solid IAM knowledge (SSO, MFA, Entra ID, SAML, OAuth)
• Scripting and API integration experience (PowerShell, JavaScript, REST, SCIM)

Architect

• 5+ years IGA experience with proven solution architecture and technical leadership
• Experience designing scalable, secure IGA architectures and overseeing delivery

Package

• Salary up to £100,000 + bonus
• Fully remote