Location –Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid 3 Days onsite)
Duration: Long term
Job Type: FTE
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced SailPoint Identity Leader to drive enterprise IAM strategy, architecture, and large-scale SailPoint implementations. This role requires hands-on technical depth combined with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic vision to modernize identity platforms across hybrid and cloud environments.
The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end SailPoint roadmap—from design and implementation to governance, compliance, and future-state transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Architecture
- Define and own the enterprise IAM strategy aligned with business, security, and compliance objectives
- Design scalable SailPoint architectures (IdentityIQ / IdentityNow) for large, complex environments
- Lead IAM modernization initiatives, including cloud, Zero Trust, and identity-centric security models
- Develop multi-year IAM roadmaps, standards, and best practices
SailPoint Design & Implementation
- Lead end-to-end SailPoint implementations (greenfield and brownfield)
- Architect and design:
- Identity lifecycle management (Joiner-Mover-Leaver)
- Access request and approval workflows
- Role-based and attribute-based access control (RBAC / ABAC)
- Certification campaigns and access reviews
- Segregation of Duties (SoD) and compliance controls
- Oversee integrations with:
- Active Directory / Azure AD / Entra ID
- HR systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, SuccessFactors, etc.)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Enterprise applications (SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, Salesforce, custom apps)
Technical Leadership
- Provide hands-on technical guidance for:
- SailPoint connectors and aggregation
- Custom rules, workflows, and APIs
- IdentityNow REST APIs and event-driven integrations
- Review and approve solution designs, code, and configurations
- Lead performance tuning, scalability planning, and high-availability designs
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Drive identity governance programs supporting SOX, SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
- Establish metrics, KPIs, and dashboards for IAM effectiveness
- Partner with audit, risk, and compliance teams during assessments
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and mentor IAM architects, engineers, and delivery teams
- Act as a trusted advisor to CISOs, security leadership, and business stakeholders
- Manage vendors, system integrators, and SailPoint professional services
- Support pre-sales, RFPs, and executive presentations when required
Required Skills & Experience
Core Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- 10+ years of hands-on SailPoint experience (IdentityIQ and/or IdentityNow)
- Proven track record of large-scale SailPoint implementations
- Strong experience designing IAM solutions for hybrid and cloud environments
Technical Skills
- SailPoint IdentityIQ / IdentityNow architecture and configuration
- Java, BeanShell, REST APIs, JSON, XML (for customization and integrations)
- Directory services: AD, LDAP, Azure AD / Entra ID
- IAM protocols: SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SCIM
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust and identity-first security
Certifications (Preferred)
- SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer / Architect
- SailPoint IdentityNow Engineer
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications
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