SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer – Optimization Specialist

Location: Fully Remote

Contract: 6 monhts - potential for extension

Department: Information Technology – Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Reports To: Enterprise Security Architect

You will be supporting our client by working at the forefront of identity and access management for a leading public research university. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Drive the optimization of SailPoint IdentityIQ across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with top architects and IT leaders to implement a strategic IAM vision.
• Impact security, compliance, and operational efficiency for a large-scale environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer to serve as the dedicated expert for IdentityIQ optimization. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with strategic architectural support, ensuring IdentityIQ is fully leveraged to streamline identity governance, enhance security, and meet compliance objectives.

You will work closely with the Primary Enterprise Architect to execute the full IAM architecture vision while mentoring IT staff and documenting best practices.

Key Responsibilities

SailPoint Expertise

• Act as the subject matter expert for SailPoint IdentityIQ.
• Align IdentityIQ capabilities with the enterprise architecture.
• Identify and implement underutilized features to maximize ROI.

Hands-On Technical Delivery

• Configure, customize, and optimize IdentityIQ components.
• Develop connectors, workflows, and rules using Java, Beanshell, and SailPoint APIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues in real time.
• Monitor server resource utilization and recommend resource allocation improvements.

Strategic Architecture Support

• Provide technical depth to support enterprise-level designs.
• Contribute to the IAM roadmap, integrating IdentityIQ with HR systems, cloud apps, and legacy platforms.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure IdentityIQ configurations meet FERPA, HIPAA, and PCI standards.
• Implement audit-ready processes for certifications and reporting.

Knowledge Transfer & Mentorship

• Train IT staff on IdentityIQ best practices.
• Develop documentation and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

Certification:

• SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer (or equivalent)

Experience:

• 5+ years in IAM, with 3+ years in SailPoint IdentityIQ architecture and deployment
• Proven success optimizing IdentityIQ environments for large enterprises

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in IdentityIQ business continuity using Services Standard Deployment (SSD) builds
• Experience scaling and optimizing IdentityIQ servers (RHEL w/ JBoss 7, Kubernetes w/ Tomcat 9)
• Strong Java, Beanshell, SailPoint API, and custom connector development skills
• Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management, RBAC, and governance workflows

Soft Skills:

• Strong collaboration with enterprise architects and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and documentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Integration experience with SAP-HCM, PeopleSoft, Active Directory, Azure AD, Google Workspace, MySQL/MSSQL/PLSQL
• Familiarity with NIST and ISO 27001 security frameworks
• Prior experience in higher education or large enterprise environments

Impact of This Role

• Completes the IAM architecture vision in partnership with the Primary Architect
• Maximizes IdentityIQ feature utilization for operational efficiency and compliance
• Reduces risk of misconfigurations and manual processes
• Positions our Client for future scalability and IAM maturity

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)

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