We are seeking a highly experienced IBM Security Identity Manager (ISIM) / IBM Security Verify Governance (ISVG) Engineer who can architect, deploy, and operationalize enterprise-grade identity governance solutions from the ground up. This role requires deep expertise in standing up the full platform infrastructure, configuring high availability and disaster recovery, and integrating ISIM/ISVG into complex enterprise environments.

This is not a support-only or application-level administration role. The ideal candidate has designed and implemented ISIM/ISVG environments end-to-end and understands the underlying middleware, infrastructure, and performance architecture required to run the platform reliably at scale.

This position is remote

Key Responsibilities

Platform Architecture & Deployment

Design and implement IBM ISIM / ISVG architecture for enterprise environments
Install and configure:

WebSphere Application Server (WAS / Liberty)
IBM DB2 (or supported RDBMS)
LDAP directories (e.g., IBM SDS, AD, etc.)
IBM HTTP Server / load balancers

Build multi-tier environments (DEV, QA, PROD) following best practices
Configure clustering for WebSphere and ISIM application components
Implement secure configuration aligned with enterprise security standards

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Architect and configure:

WebSphere clustering
Database HA (HADR, clustering, replication)
LDAP replication
Load balancing and failover strategies

Develop and test disaster recovery procedures
Implement backup and recovery strategies
Perform failover testing and performance tuning

Integration & Customization

Integrate ISIM/ISVG with:

Active Directory
HR systems
Target applications (via adapters or APIs)
SSO / Federation systems

Configure workflows, provisioning policies, access governance, and certifications
Develop and customize adapters where necessary
Implement role-based access control (RBAC) models

Performance & Optimization

Tune JVMs, connection pools, and database performance
Optimize reconciliation and provisioning performance
Conduct capacity planning and scaling analysis
Monitor and resolve system bottlenecks

Automation & DevOps

Automate builds and deployments using scripting (Shell, Python, Ansible, etc.)
Develop environment provisioning scripts
Support CI/CD integration where applicable
Maintain infrastructure-as-code where possible

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

Create detailed architecture diagrams and build documentation
Develop operational runbooks
Provide handover documentation to support teams

Required Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM ISIM / ISVG
Proven experience building ISIM/ISVG environments from scratch
Strong experience with:

WebSphere Application Server (ND or Liberty)
DB2 administration and tuning
LDAP configuration and replication
Linux system administration

Demonstrated experience implementing high availability and DR for ISIM/ISVG
Strong understanding of identity governance concepts (IGA, RBAC, certification campaigns, SoD)
Experience integrating with Active Directory and enterprise systems
Strong scripting skills (Shell, Python, etc.)
Experience working in enterprise production environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience migrating from ISIM to ISVG
Experience with containerization (OpenShift / Kubernetes) for ISVG deployments
Familiarity with IBM Security Verify SaaS offerings
Knowledge of enterprise load balancers (F5, Netscaler)
Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government)
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM) or IAM-specific certifications

Key Competencies

Deep infrastructure-level understanding (not just application configuration)
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Ability to design scalable and resilient architectures
Strong documentation and communication skills
Independent ownership of platform lifecycle

What Success Looks Like

Fully operational ISIM/ISVG environment built from the ground up
High availability and failover successfully tested
Clean architecture documentation and operational handoff
Stable, scalable identity governance platform ready for enterprise production use

Senior IAM Engineer (IBM ISIM/ISVG)