About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead / Consultant specializing in SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) and Identity & Access Management (IAM/IGA) solutions. The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of identity governance programs, ensuring secure access management, compliance, and automation across enterprise environments. This role requires strong expertise in Solution Architecture, RBAC, SoD, and Identity Lifecycle Management, along with the ability to engage with stakeholders and drive successful IAM initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and support of SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions across enterprise environments.
- Gather business and security requirements and translate them into scalable IAM/IGA architectures.
- Design and implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks, role mining, and access governance models.
- Define and enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls to meet security and compliance requirements.
- Manage end-to-end Identity Lifecycle Management processes, including Joiner, Mover, and Leaver (JML) workflows.
- Configure and customize SailPoint components such as workflows, certifications, policies, rules, provisioning, and applications onboarding.
- Integrate SailPoint IdentityIQ with target systems, directories, HR platforms, databases, and cloud applications.
- Lead access review, certification, and compliance initiatives to support audit and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical leadership, solution design guidance, and best practices to project teams and stakeholders.
- Troubleshoot complex IAM issues and drive continuous improvement of identity governance processes.
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, application, and business teams to ensure secure access management practices.
- Mentor junior consultants and technical team members while supporting project delivery activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 6–8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA).
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ implementation and support.
- Strong understanding of IAM concepts including:
- Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Segregation of Duties (SoD)
- Access Certifications & Reviews
- Identity Lifecycle Management (JML)
- Provisioning & Deprovisioning
- Experience in designing enterprise IAM solution architectures.
- Excellent knowledge of integration methods including REST APIs, LDAP, Active Directory, databases, and enterprise applications.
- Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks.
