Senior IAM Systems Engineer III

Senior IAM Systems Engineer III - Contract - Richmond, VA - $80.00 - $85.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Senior IAM Systems Engineer III in Richmond, VA

Role Description

The Senior IAM Systems Engineer is responsible for deployment, configuration, integration, and operation of IAM systems that implement IAM regulatory controls.

We are seeking technical expertise in SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) and IdentityIQ to lead the design, implementation, and management of IAM solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in identity governance, lifecycle management, access control, and access certification, and will work closely with information security, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure the security, compliance, and completeness of user access controls.

Provide strong technical leadership and support to the IAM engineering team and our SailPoint Migration partners as the company transitions from IdentityIQ to SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC)
Lead the development, configuration, and administration of the SailPoint ISC platform to design, implement, and automate LCM, RBAC, access provisioning, and more
Design, develop, and implement automated processes for user lifecycle management, access requests, and access certifications to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
Build custom connectors for business applications for automated provisioning and user access data aggregation
Provide second and third-level support for IAM-related issues; investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to SailPoint, system integrations, or identity management workflows

Skills & Requirements

Minimum of 7 years' very strong engineering experience on SailPoint IGA platforms:
Must have at least 2 years' strong engineering experience on SailPoint ISC
Can have a combination of up to 5 additional years of experience on ISC, IdentityNow, or IdentityIQ
Up to 2 years of operational support for SailPoint platforms may be substituted for engineering experience
Up to 2 years of strong engineering experience on other IGA platforms such as Okta, Saviynt, or Microsoft Entra may be substituted for SailPoint experience
Minimum of 7 years' experience with formal system engineering discipline through rigorous and systematic application of engineering principles and best practices to design, develop, and deploy systems and solutions
Experience integrating SailPoint ISC or IIQ with Active Directory, Office 365, UKG Pro, Workday, Avanti, ServiceNow, Splunk, Okta, and other similar platforms
Minimum 5 years' experience building custom objects, tasks, rules, applications, workflows, email templates, etc. in SailPoint
Minimum of 2 years' experience with JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting/programing languages
Experience migrating organizations from SailPoint IIQ to SailPoint ISC or other on-prem IGA platforms onto SailPoint ISC required
Minimum 2 years' experience building custom connectors using SCIM, REST APIs, Web Services, JDBC, LDAP, etc.
4+ years of experience with System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) - requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
In-depth understanding of security protocols and frameworks like LDAP, AD, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
In-depth understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multifactor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
In-depth understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD, Ping Identity, Okta, and similar platforms
Proficiency with Jira, Ivanti, ServiceNow, or similar ITSM platforms required
Demonstrated understanding of information security policies, standards, and industry leading practices
5+ years of experience writing IAM or Information Security procedures, processes, and standards
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required.
SailPoint Identity Security Professional Certification and/or Identity Security Engineer Certification strongly preferred
Professional security management certification such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other similar credentials are a plus
Self-driven, detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
Ability to communicate complex and technical concepts to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood and actionable manner
High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with limited supervision
High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and procedures
7 years on Sailpoint
2 years with Sailpoint ISC
Degree in a technical field - Engineering, Software Dev, anything related to IT
Scripting - PowerShell or Python preferred
Great communication skills - they will interact with other IT teams, Sailpoint, and some business users
CISSP or other Security Certifications, Jira experience (will use to track work), Aquera experience

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

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