Senior SailPoint Engineer

RedMatter Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading identity management firm is seeking a SailPoint Senior Engineer to design, implement, and maintain identity governance solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, with at least 3 years focused on SailPoint IdentityIQ. Responsibilities include mentoring a junior engineer, leading technical sessions, and integrating with enterprise applications like Active Directory and ServiceNow. An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills are essential for this independent role aimed at optimizing identity management processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in identity management.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ.
• Experience with at least 2 full lifecycle SailPoint implementations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions.
• Lead technical design sessions and mentor a junior engineer.
• Integrate SailPoint with enterprise applications like Active Directory.
• Implement access certification processes and ensure security best practices.

Skills

SailPoint IdentityIQ expertise

Java

REST APIs

LDAP

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Azure DevOps

Education

10+ years of professional experience

3+ years of experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ

Tools

Active Directory

ServiceNow

Azure AD

SAP

Job description

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

• 10+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ
• Experience with at least 2 full lifecycle SailPoint implementations

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of SailPoint IdentityIQ platform
• 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)