Security Identity Engineer, Contract Remote, United States

66degrees; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

66degrees is seeking a Security Identity Engineer to implement, maintain, and develop the SailPoint platform, focusing on automation, integration, and customization of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud for secure, scalable identity services.

The role emphasizes building connectors, APIs, and lifecycle workflow automation, with a strong governance and documentation component to support enterprise IAM. Duration is 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or applicable experience.
• 3+ years IAM experience.
• 5+ years cloud infra (AWS/GCP/Azure) and O365.
• 3+ years SailPoint Identity Security Cloud experience.
• Experience with SAML, OID, OAuth, SCIM, MFA.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain IAM and SailPoint operations.
• Develop connectors, APIs, and automate identity lifecycle workflows.
• Monitor identity systems and support security incident response.
• Maintain governance, certification campaigns, and access controls.
• Create technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvements.
• Support cloud identity services and ensure system availability.

Skills

IAM

Automation

API integration

Scripting

Security governance

Critical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology or applicable experience

Tools

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud

SAML

OIDC

OAuth

MFA

PowerShell

Python

XML

JSON

REST/SOAP

Active Directory / MS Entra ID

Okta

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

The Security Identity Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and developing the SailPoint platform. The role focuses on automation, integration, and customization of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud to ensure secure and scalable identity services.

Duration - 6 months

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain IAM and SailPoint operations.
• Develop connectors, APIs, and automate identity lifecycle workflows.
• Monitor identity systems and support security incident response.
• Maintain governance, certification campaigns, and access controls.
• Create technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvements.
• Support cloud identity services and ensure system availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or applicable experience.
• Related certifications (e.g., GSEC, CISSP, GIAC, AWS) preferred.
• 3+ years of experience within Identity and Access Management roles.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and O365 services and technology.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud.
• Experience with, but not excluded to: SAML, OID, OAuth, SCIM, MFA.
• Experience working with and managing Active Directory / MS Entra ID.
• Experience with at least one full SailPoint implementation preferred.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, shell scripting, XML, JSON, REST/SOAP.
• Proficiency in developing custom connectors/adapters, configuring JML workflows, and configuring user access certification campaigns.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, MS Entra ID, and Okta.
• Knowledge of information security identity standards, principles, and practices required.
• Knowledge of industry security standards, guidelines, and regulatory/compliance requirements related to information security such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC2, PCI, SOX, etc.
• Prioritization, decision-making, critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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