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SailPoint IdentityIQ / IdentityNow Engineer (IGA)
Location: Washington, USA
Join an elite Identity team supporting Fortune 500 and U.S. Federal clients. As a SailPoint Engineer, you'll play a hands-on role building and optimizing SailPoint IdentityIQ / IdentityNow solutions-on-prem and in the cloud-within enterprise environments.
What You'll Do
Implement SailPoint IdentityIQ / IdentityNow configurations and customizations
Develop and maintain connectors, rules, workflows, reports, and provisioning logic
Create and maintain scripts and automation (BeanShell, Java, REST APIs, Python/PowerShell)
Integrate SailPoint with target systems (AD, Azure AD, HRIS, cloud apps, mainframes)
Conduct unit testing, support QA/UAT, and participate in code reviews
Support production environments: monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance
Develop and maintain technical documentation (HLD/LLD, knowledge articles)
Collaborate with architects, developers, admins, and client stakeholders
Support CI/CD processes and DevOps tooling for SailPoint deployments
Technical Requirements
| Core Expertise | Depth |
|---|---|
| SailPoint IdentityIQ / IdentityNow | 3+ yrs hands-on implementation; SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer preferred |
| IAM / IGA Domain | 5+ yrs experience in identity provisioning, RBAC/ABAC, certifications |
| Languages & Scripting | Java, BeanShell, REST/JSON, SQL; plus Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation |
| Protocols & Standards | SAML, OAuth2/OIDC, WS-Fed, SCIM |
| DevOps & Tooling | Git, Jenkins, Docker/K8s, Terraform, Jira/Confluence |
| Platforms | Linux & Windows server admin; directory services (AD / LDAP); relational DBs (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL) |
Additional Skills
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and in Agile team environments
Good written and verbal communication; able to document work clearly
Eager to learn from senior architects and contribute to best practices
Certifications & Frameworks (a plus)
SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer
CISSP or equivalent security credential
Agile/Scrum or SAFe practitioner
Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, ISO 27001 controls
Eligibility
Active Public Trust, Secret, or Top-Secret clearance (or ability to obtain clearance is required)