Lead Identity Access Management; IAM) Engineer​/Architect

Position: Lead Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer/Architect
The Lead IAM Engineer/Architect leads enterprise IAM initiatives from planning through implementation, develops custom Java-based solutions within SailPoint Identity IQ, and builds cloud access automation using Python/Power Shell. This role manages complex access provisioning and deprovisioning workflows and partners with security and compliance teams on governance frameworks. This position reports directly to a Director or Senior Director.

Essential Job Functions:

Architectural Leadership & Design Lead enterprise IAM initiatives from planning through implementation

Design and develop custom Java-based solutions within SailPoint IdentityIQLead the architecture of robust, scalable IAM solutions across hybrid environments

Collaborate on system architecture decisions and integration patterns

Design role modeling and certification campaigns

Engineering Excellence & Quality Write and modify Java code within SailPoint for custom business logic (not just scripting - actual application development)
Develop custom connectors and perform connector customization

Configure and optimize workflow configuration

Lead implementation of comprehensive testing strategies for IAM solutions

Troubleshoot complex identity issues across hybrid environments

Strong SailPoint Identity IQ administration/development and hands-on Java programming experience

DevOps & Infrastructure Build and maintain AWS/Azure cloud access automation using Python/Power Shell Implement  AWS IAM with hands-on policy creation and automation

Manage complex access provisioning/deprovisioning workflows

Integrate Active Directory/Azure AD administration and integration

Create and maintain technical documentation for audit purposes

Mentorship & Cultural Leadership Mentor junior engineers on SailPoint development, IAM architecture, and security best practices

Coach and train colleagues in best practices for IAM development

Lead cross-functional teams on IAM transformation projects

Champion collaborative resolution of complex identity issues

Provide feedback on processes and recommend improvements

Product & Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with security and compliance teams on governance frameworks

Communicate complex IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Openly share progress and priorities with key stakeholders

Lead projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies

Work under pressure and coordinate across multiple teams simultaneously

Security & Compliance Ensure all work products meet enterprise security standards

Lead secure coding practices for IAM components

Create and maintain technical documentation for audit purposes

Design solutions supporting governance and compliance requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least seven (7) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience;

Master’s degree and past Financial Services industry experience preferred.

Experience must include direct experience in leading key areas such as: securing networks and systems architecture, design and implementation, secure software assurance, intrusion detection, defense and incident response, security configuration management, access controls design and implementation and security policy and standards  knowledge of more than one communications protocol.

Experience managing several Cyber Security tools, including:
Configuration Assessment, Log Aggregation, Integrity Verification, Web Application Security Testing, Network Access Control System, Network Intrusion prevention systems, and Endpoint Security Solutions.

Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships that improved the quality of work products.

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