Senior Sailpoint Engineer

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Job Description

As a valued colleague on our team, you will design, develop, test, and/or maintain moderately complex hardware, technology, and/or processes.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Senior SailPoint Engineer role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Determine customer needs and create solution frameworks.
• Design and develop moderately complex technical solutions.
• Use a process-driven approach in designing solutions.
• May maintain or oversee the maintenance of existing technical solutions

There is 1 opening for this position which can be based in our Reston, VA office.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

• 4 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Hands-on development experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) and/or SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC), including building workflows, developing custom rules, creating/customizing connectors, and implementing other platform customizations (not limited to administration or operational support)
• Proven track record leading or significantly contributing to large-scale AM transformations or platform migrations in complex enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and access certifications
• Demonstrated experience operating within highly regulated environments (e.g., financial services) with strict audit, risk, and control requirements
• Strong programming or scripting skills (Java, Python, BeanShell, or similar) for customization, rule development, and automation
• Strong knowledge of SQL, with hands-on experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL environments
• Experience designing and implementing integrations using APIs (REST/SOAP), message queues, or other enterprise integration patterns
• Solid understanding of access governance concepts, including Segregation of Duties (SoD) and regulatory frameworks such as SOX or FFIEC
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures and deliver results by working across multiple teams (security, infrastructure, application teams, audit, etc.)
• Experience working in controlled environments with change management, SDLC governance, and documentation requirements
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to drive issues to resolution across system boundaries
• Ability to effectively leverage AI/LLM-based tools and other modern developer productivity tools in day-to-day workflows, including troubleshooting, analysis, documentation, and solution development
• Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Experiences

• Direct, hands-on experience migrating from SailPoint IdentityIQ to Identity Security Cloud (ISC), including design, data migration, and cutover strategy
• Deep, hands-on experience with AWS in a large enterprise environment, including familiarity with IAM, networking, and cloud-native integration patterns
• Experience designing cloud-based identity architectures, including hybrid (on-premises and cloud) identity patterns
• Familiarity with modern security models such as zero trust and least privilege access
• Experience with enterprise directory services (Active Directory, LDAP, Entra ID) and their integration with IAM platforms
• Experience implementing or supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in a controlled enterprise environment
• Experience supporting internal or external audits, including evidence gathering and control validation
• Ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across teams with competing priorities
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical and risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Information Security Technology - Engineering - Senior Associate

123,000.00 - 161,000.00

JR2483

Qualifications
Active Directory (AD), Active Directory (AD), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Authentication Management, Backup and Recovery (Software), Business Insight Skills, Business Process Management Skills, Calendar and Scheduling Tools, Cleaning and Transforming Data, Cloud Technology, Collaborating Cross-Functionally, Communicating in Technical Writing, Communicating Technical Information, Communication, Configuration Management (CM), Conflict Resolution, Coordination, Customer and Market Insights, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), CyberArk, Cybersecurity Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Interpretation {+ 60 more}

Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

Requisition compensation:
123000
to
161000