Sr. Sailpoint Engineer

Seneca Resources; Acworth (GA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is hiring a Senior SailPoint Engineer to support a large ICAM modernization program for the Department of the Air Force. The role focuses on IdentityIQ provisioning, SoD, and access certifications within a zero-trust framework.

The candidate will write IdentityIQ rules, develop connectors, and drive onboarding playbooks in a DevSecOps environment, ensuring DoD Zero Trust compliance and seamless migration of applications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise Identity and Access Management experience with deep hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ expertise.
• Experience supporting federal customers in ICAM, IAM, or IGA environments.
• SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer, or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• DoD 8140 compliant certification (Security+ minimum) required prior to start.
• Proven experience with application onboarding, provisioning, access certifications, and SoD policy configuration.
• Hands-on experience building connectors and writing IdentityIQ rules (BeanShell/Java).
• Experience migrating legacy applications and authorization models into a modern IGA platform.
• Active, fully adjudicated Secret clearance
• Must live within driving distance of an Air Force CAC issuing site (travel at candidate's own expense)

Responsibilities

• Configure automated provisioning, SoD policies, and access certification campaigns in SailPoint IdentityIQ
• Write custom rules and scripts supporting the identity lifecycle (joiner, mover, leaver)
• Build and test connectors to authoritative sources and directories
• Troubleshoot entitlement aggregation and synchronization issues in real time
• Execute standardized application onboarding playbooks to meet high-volume integration targets
• Partner with application owners to rationalize and de-conflict authorization groups during migration
• Resolve defects alongside application owners during User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Work within DevSecOps pipelines and contribute to automation of onboarding and configuration
• Ensure all configurations enforce Department of the Air Force Zero Trust compliance requirements

Job description

Position Title: Senior SailPoint Engineer (IdentityIQ) | ICAM | Active Secret | Remote

Location: Remote (must reside within driving distance of an Air Force CAC issuing site)

Clearance Requirements: Active, fully adjudicated Secret clearance required (Top Secret acceptable; interim clearances not accepted)

Position Status: Full Time (Direct Hire), 3 openings, immediate start

Pay Rate: Up to $150,000 per year

Position Description

Join a fully funded, large-scale Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) modernization program supporting the Department of the Air Force. Over the next 2.5 years, thousands of applications will migrate from legacy authentication to a unified Okta and SailPoint platform built on Zero Trust principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure automated provisioning, segregation of duties (SoD) policies, and access certification campaigns in SailPoint IdentityIQ
• Write custom rules and scripts supporting the identity lifecycle (joiner, mover, leaver)
• Build and test connectors to authoritative sources and directories
• Troubleshoot entitlement aggregation and synchronization issues in real time
• Execute standardized application onboarding playbooks to meet high-volume integration targets
• Partner with application owners to rationalize and de-conflict authorization groups during migration
• Resolve defects alongside application owners during User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Work within DevSecOps pipelines and contribute to automation of onboarding and configuration
• Ensure all configurations enforce Department of the Air Force Zero Trust compliance requirements

Required Skills/Education

• 8+ years of enterprise Identity and Access Management experience, with deep hands-on SailPoint IdentityIQ expertise
• Experience supporting federal customers in ICAM, IAM, or IGA environments
• SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer, or equivalent demonstrated expertise
• DoD 8140 compliant certification (Security+ minimum) required prior to start
• Proven experience with application onboarding, provisioning, access certifications, and SoD policy configuration
• Hands-on experience building connectors and writing IdentityIQ rules (BeanShell/Java)
• Experience migrating legacy applications and authorization models into a modern IGA platform
• Active, fully adjudicated Secret clearance
• Must live within driving distance of an Air Force CAC issuing site (travel at candidate's own expense)

Preferred

• Experience with automation, scripting, or AI-assisted tooling for identity workflows
• Familiarity with Okta or other access management platforms
• Experience in DoD or Department of the Air Force environments

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.