SailPoint Engineer/Architect (Contract 12 Months)
Start Date: February/March 2026
Contract Type: Contractor / Self-Employed
Location: Remote
Working Hours: European business hours
Availability: Immediate or within 1 month (longer notice periods cannot be considered)
Mandatory Certification: SailPoint IIQ Certified
We are engaging experienced SailPoint Engineers and SailPoint Architects/SMEs for a long-term contractor engagement starting February/March 2026. This role supports enterprise-scale IAM programmes across Europe, with a strong focus on SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) engineering, architecture, and strategic identity and access management transformation.
This is a remote-first contract, however candidates must be available to work European business hours consistently.
Key Responsibilities
SailPoint Engineer (6+ years)
- Design, configure, and support SailPoint IdentityIQ deployments in complex enterprise environments
- Implement provisioning, governance, role-based access, compliance, and identity lifecycle processes
- Integrate IIQ with HR systems, applications, cloud platforms, and directories (Active Directory, LDAP, SAP, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues, performance tuning, and version upgrades
- Automate identity workflows using IIQ rules, Beanshell, XML, and REST APIs
- Collaborate with IAM, security operations, and business teams across multiple regions
SailPoint Architect / SME (8+ years)
- Own end-to-end IAM architecture and strategy with SailPoint IdentityIQ
- Lead design decisions for complex enterprise IAM deployments, including hybrid and cloud integrations
- Serve as subject matter expert for IIQ integrations with HR, ERP, cloud, and security platforms
- Define IAM standards, policies, and governance models aligned with compliance requirements
- Provide technical leadership, architecture reviews, and strategic advisory to stakeholders
- Support audits, compliance initiatives, and enterprise security program alignment
Required Skills & Experience
- SailPoint Engineer: 6+ years hands-on IIQ experience
- SailPoint Architect / SME: 8+ years IIQ-focused experience
- Deep expertise in SailPoint IdentityIQ modules: Provisioning, Compliance, Role Management, Access Reviews, Password Management
- Strong understanding of IAM, identity governance, and enterprise security architecture
- Experience integrating IIQ with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise systems (HR, ERP, directories)
- Scripting and automation experience (Beanshell, XML, REST APIs, PowerShell)
- Experience working in global, distributed teams
Certifications (Mandatory)
- SailPoint IIQ Certified (essential)
- Additional IAM or security certifications are a strong plus
Contract & Availability Requirements
- Contractor / Self-Employed engagement only
- Must be able to start immediately or within 1 month
- Fully remote role, based in India
- Must work European business hours
