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Level: Senior SailPoint Developer Location: Remote (prefer someone in VA/DC area but if not local that is fine) Location: Long-Term Contact (1 Year initial SOW) SailPoint Developer / IAM SME Lead Skilled professional responsible for designing, developing, and implementing enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ). This role requires strong hands-on development experience, deep understanding of identity lifecycle automation, and the ability to optimize and govern IAM platforms at scale. The SailPoint Developer collaborates with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into secure, high-performing IAM solutions that enhance access governance, security posture, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Identity Governance & Development • Design and develop custom IAM functionalities using Java (J2EE/Java Beans) to support end-to-end identity lifecycle management, including provisioning, de‑provisioning, access requests, certifications, and access reconciliation. • Implement and customize SailPoint IIQ objects, APIs, workflows, rules (BeanShell), and connectors to meet complex business and compliance requirements. • Tune and optimize SailPoint provisioning performance by improving BeanShell rule execution, connector response handling, and system workflows. Integration & API Development • Develop and maintain custom integrations with enterprise applications, directories, and platforms using SailPoint APIs and connector frameworks. • Ensure secure and reliable data synchronization across identity sources, target systems, and authoritative systems. Privileged Access Management (PAM) • Maintain PAM infrastructure, including component server health, patching, and vulnerability remediation in alignment with security standards. • Automate and support PAM operational activities, including incident tickets, outages, emergency access processes, and DR/BCP drills. Security, Compliance & Governance • Ensure IAM solutions comply with internal security policies and external regulatory standards. • Implement and enforce RBAC, access control policies, and governance controls to protect sensitive systems and data. • Maintain key access governance metrics and KPIs, providing leadership visibility into IAM health, risk, and compliance posture. Reporting & Documentation • Develop dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI to track governance metrics, operational performance, and compliance readiness. • Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, configurations, integrations, and operational runbooks. Collaboration & Leadership • Collaborate with IT, Security, Compliance, and Application Owners to align IAM solutions with organizational standards. • Lead technical design discussions, mentor junior engineers, and support project managers to ensure successful and timely IAM delivery. Knowledge / Skills Requirements • Possession of Security+ or equivalent. • At least 10 years of experience designing and implementing IAM solutions. • At least 4 years of experience implementing enterprise identity governance & administration (IGA) solutions, such as: • SailPoint Identity IQ (IIQ) or IdentityNow • Saviynt Security Manager (SSM) or Enterprise Identity Cloud (EIC) • IBM Security Verify Governance • SailPoint Expertise: • Strong hands-on experience with SailPoint IIQ, including lifecycle workflows, certifications, policies, connectors, and APIs. • In-depth understanding of SailPoint object model and extensibility framework. • Java Development: • Fluent in Java (J2EE / Java Beans) with practical experience building custom rules, workflows, and integrations. • IAM / ICAM Architecture: • Proven ability to design and implement enterprise Identity Credential & Access Management (ICAM) solutions. • Active Directory & Infrastructure: • Deep expertise in Active Directory, LDAP/Kerberos, and application authentication integrations. • Operational Excellence: • Advanced troubleshooting skills across IAM, PAM, and integrated platforms. • Experience supporting production environments, outages, emergency access, and DR exercises. • Stakeholder & Leadership Skills: • Ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear business outcomes for stakeholders. Nice to Have • Saviyant • Identity Cloud • IBM Security Verify Governance