Senior IAM Expert –SailPoint Specialist

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) Expert with deep expertise in IAM Governance and SailPoint IdentityNow. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex IAM solutions, ensuring security, compliance, and efficiency across the organization’s identity lifecycle processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain, operate and improve enterprise-scale IAM solutions with SailPoint as the core platform.
Develop and manage identity governance processes, including access certifications, policy enforcement, and compliance reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SailPoint with HR systems, directories, applications, and cloud platforms.
Drive role-based access control (RBAC), separation of duties (SoD), and least privilege enforcement.
Develop custom connectors, workflows, rules, and policies in SailPoint /IdentityNow.
Provide technical leadership for IAM roadmap, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
Conduct assessments of existing IAM architecture, recommending and implementing improvements aligned with industry best practices.
Create and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and training materials.
Support internal and external audits by ensuring compliance with security frameworks (e.g., SOX, ISO, NIST).
Mentor junior IAM team members and act as the subject matter expert (SME) for SailPoint and IAM governance tools.
Required Qualifications:

1hands-on experience in IAM, with specifically working with SailPoint (IdentityIQ and/or IdentityNow).
Strong experience with IAM governance principles, workflows, and access control models.
Proficiency in integrating SailPoint with enterprise directories (LDAP, AD), SaaS apps, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
Expertise in scripting and development (e.g., BeanShell, Java, XML, REST APIs).
Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Experience with lifecycle management, onboarding/offboarding, role mining, and certification campaigns.
Preferred Qualifications:

SailPoint certifications (e.g., SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer or Architect).
Experience with other IAM tools (Saviynt, CyberArk, Okta, ForgeRock) is a plus.
Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and Identity Federation.
Prior experience in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, government).