SailPoint Architect

Accenture PLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a SailPoint Architect to shape the Zero Trust implementation for a federal client. Lead the design and deployment of SailPoint IIQ solutions, guide Agile teams, and drive platform roadmaps with automation and integrations.

Act as the technical authority and collaborate with cloud, security, and service desk teams to deliver secure, resilient identity solutions. The position requires extensive SailPoint expertise, Java/BeanShell proficiency, and experience

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on ICAM/cybersecurity experience.
• 3+ years leading SailPoint implementations, ideally DoD federal environments.
• Proven ability to design/develop/deploy enterprise SailPoint IIQ solutions.
• Strong Java and BeanShell proficiency.
• Extensive SailPoint integrations with Workday, ServiceNow, CyberArk, Jira.
• Hands-on experience managing apps and DBs in Azure or AWS cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, and implementation of SailPoint IIQ solutions.
• Provide SailPoint guidance within an Agile project framework.
• Develop and maintain the SailPoint platform roadmap for automation and integrations.
• Serve as technical authority for SailPoint IIQ and major design reviews.
• Collaborate with cloud, security operations, and service desk teams for seamless operation.

Skills

ICAM/cybersecurity domain

SailPoint IIQ leadership

Java

BeanShell

Cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS)

SailPoint integration

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

CyberArk

Jira

Job description

About the Role:

As the SailPoint Architect, you will help shape the future of our client's Zero Trust implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) solutions, ensuring they are resilient and aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Provide SailPoint guidance within an Agile project management framework, fostering technical excellence, professional growth, and a culture of quality.
• Develop and maintain the platform roadmap for SailPoint, identifying opportunities for automation, improvements, and integrations to enhance security and efficiency.
• Act as the ultimate technical authority for SailPoint IIQ.
• Review all major design decisions and deliverables, providing expert guidance to both your team and senior client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering, security operations, and service desk teams to ensure seamless operation, integration, and world-class support.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands-on technical experience in the ICAM/cybersecurity domain.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience leading SailPoint implementation teams, preferably within a federal or DoD environment.
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-scale SailPoint IIQ solutions, including custom workflows, rules, and connectors.
• Strong proficiency in Java and BeanShell.
• Extensive experience integrating SailPoint with authoritative sources, enterprise platforms, and PAM solutions (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, CyberArk, Jira).
• Hands-on experience managing application and database infrastructure in a cloud environment (Azure or AWS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Professional or similar certification.
• Advanced security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
• Direct experience supporting DoD Zero Trust initiatives.
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment, using tools like Git, Jenkins, and Ansible for CI/CD and automation.

Security Requirements

Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $78,600 - $160,200 USD

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