Role description
Role Summary
The SailPoint ISC Architect / Senior Developer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions using SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. The role involves technical leadership, solution architecture, and hands-on development to ensure secure, compliant, and scalable identity lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Architecture
- Design and implement SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) solutions for enterprise environments
- Define identity governance architecture including joiner–mover–leaver (JML) processes
- Design scalable provisioning, access request, and access certification models
- Lead SailPoint implementations, upgrades, and migrations (IIQ to ISC where applicable)
Development & Configuration
- Configure and customize:
- Identity profiles
- Lifecycle states
- Access profiles
- Entitlement catalogs
- Develop rules, transforms, and workflows using ISC APIs and SailPoint configuration models
- Integrate SailPoint ISC with:
- Active Directory / Azure AD
- HR systems (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM)
- Cloud apps (O365, AWS, GCP, Salesforce)
- Databases and LDAP directories
Identity Lifecycle Management
- Implement automated identity lifecycle management:
- Joiner, Mover, Leaver events
- Role-based and policy-based access
- Enable provisioning and de‑provisioning workflows
- Implement birthright access, RBAC, and SoD policies
Governance & Compliance
- Configure access certifications (Manager, Application Owner, Event-based)
- Implement segregation of duties (SoD) controls
- Support regulatory compliance (SOX, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Provide audit reports and governance dashboards
Integration & Security
- Integrate SailPoint ISC with API-based and flat-file connectors
- Implement REST API integrations and webhooks
- Ensure best practices in IAM security and least-privilege access
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and cloud teams
Technical Leadership
- Act as technical lead for SailPoint projects
- Guide junior developers and reviewers
- Participate in solution reviews and architecture discussions
- Support production issues, enhancements, and performance optimization
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- 5+ years of experience in IAM / IGA
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC)
- SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) – preferred
- Experience with:
- REST APIs, JSON, OAuth
- Cloud identity integrations (Azure AD, AWS)
- Authentication & authorization concepts
- Good understanding of:
- RBAC, ABAC, SoD
- Identity lifecycle management
Programming / Scripting (Good to Have)
- Java (for IIQ background)
- JavaScript
- PowerShell / Python (for integrations & automation)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions
- Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments
Certifications (Preferred)
- SailPoint Identity Security Cloud Certification
- SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer / Architect
- Security certifications (Azure Security, AWS Security – optional)
