Senior IAM Engineer - Sailpoint

Senior IAM Engineer – Sailpoint

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, technology, or a related discipline
Relevant certifications such as CIAM, CISSP, or equivalent IAM vendor-specific certifications
10+ years of related experience in an IT role, with specific focus on IAM security architecture and platform administration
Strong problem-solving communication skills
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages including Java, Python, and Ansible
In-depth knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including SSO, MFA, and PAM, across on-premises, distributed, and SaaS environments
Must have application onboarding experience along with SailPoint IdentityIQ connector development
Must have experience implementing webservices connectors utilizing REST APIs
Expertise in designing and implementing IAM solutions: SSO, MFA, IGA, PAM, integrations with various Identity Providers (IdPs), and IAM security protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
Direct experience with IAM vendor solutions like Ping Identity and SailPoint, and other IAM technologies
Experience with cloud based IAM solutions including AWS, Azure, or equivalent platforms, with a solid understanding of cloud environment IAM roles, policies, and best practices
Skilled in designing and configuring IAM across complex global infrastructures for high availability, with an understanding of cyberattacks and proactive IAM defenses

Provide hands-on technical administration of critical IAM systems and applications, ensuring optimal performance, integration, security, and delivering senior operational support
Design, implement, and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions using Ping Identity
Develop and execute the MFA strategy, integrating MFA solutions into the existing IAM framework
Implement IGA projects using SailPoint, including Application Onboarding, Access Certification, Identity and Account lifecycle events (Joiner/Mover/Leaver), as well as role and entitlement analysis
Oversee the deployment and ongoing management of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to secure critical systems and monitor privileged access, ensuring alignment with security policies and adapting to evolving security needs
Participate in strategic planning for IAM, aligning the IAM architecture with Verisign’s security objective and compliance with security frameworks like NIST and CIS
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM solutions. Manage relationships with vendors, assessing new technologies and contributing to procurement decisions
Mentor junior engineers and lead technical teams. Communicate IAM strategies and security principles effectively across the organization
Create and maintain operational documentation with collaboration tools like Confluence Wiki for systems configurations, operational procedures, and best practices

No preferred qualifications provided.