Senior IAM Architect (SailPoint IdentityNow)

Senior IAM Architect

<div><strong>Senior IAM Architect (SailPoint IdentityNow)</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Role Overview</strong></div><div>The <strong>Senior IAM Architect (SailPoint IdentityNow)</strong> is a strategic and technical leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-wide Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM) solutions.</div><div>This role will <strong>define future-state IAM architecture</strong>, lead <strong>RBAC and identity lifecycle transformation</strong>, and drive <strong>compliance-aligned identity governance programs</strong> across complex enterprise environments—particularly in <strong>Financial Services ecosystems</strong>.</div><div>The architect will act as a <strong>trusted advisor to CISOs, CIOs, and business leaders</strong>, ensuring identity is positioned as a <strong>core security and business enabler</strong>.</div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></div><div><strong>Must have hands-on experience&nbsp;</strong></div><div>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in <strong>designing Enterprise IAM Architecture using SailPoint IdentityNow and leading IGA platforms, aligned to Zero Trust, Hybrid IAM (Cloud + On-Prem), and scalable</strong> identity governance models driving IAM transformation.</div><div>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In as a <strong>SailPoint IdentityNow SME, implementing JML (Joiner-Mover-Leaver) workflows, Access Certifications, Policy-Based Access Controls, and developing connectors, ensuring platform optimization and performance tuning</strong>.</div><div>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in Identity Lifecycle Management, including automated provisioning/deprovisioning, integration with HR systems, AD/LDAP, and enabling real-time access governance.</div><div>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in <strong>RBAC design, role mining and engineering</strong>, defining business and IT roles, managing entitlements, enforcing least privilege, and implementing SoD (Segregation of Duties) frameworks.</div><div>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in connector architecture and integration, <strong>including API-based integrations</strong> (REST/SCIM) across AWS, Azure, OCI, enterprise applications (ERP/CRM), and directories (AD/LDAP/Entra ID).</div><div>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in aligning IAM with regulatory frameworks such as FINRA, SEC, and SOC 2, along with NIST, ISO 27001, ensuring audit readiness and compliance reporting.</div><div>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in <strong>IAM migration and transformation</strong>, including legacy to SailPoint transitions, cloud IAM transformation, data mapping, entitlement reconciliation, and migration roadmap execution with risk mitigation.</div><div>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in <strong>Financial/Wealth Management</strong> IAM environments, supporting regulatory compliance, trading systems, payment platforms, and ensuring customer data security and auditability.</div><div>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;in integrating IAM with SIEM, SOAR, and PAM, enabling ITDR (Identity Threat Detection &amp; Response) and risk-based access controls using contextual signals.</div><div>10. in IAM leadership, engaging with CISO/CIO stakeholders, driving solution architecture, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teams.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></div><div><strong>Experience</strong></div><ul><li>10+ years of experience in <strong>Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM)</strong> </li><li>5+ years of hands-on experience with <strong>SailPoint IdentityNow / IdentityIQ</strong> </li><li>Proven experience in <strong>large-scale IAM transformation programs</strong> </li><li>Experience in <strong>Financial Services deployments (mandatory)</strong> </li></ul><div><strong>Certifications (Mandatory &amp; Preferred)</strong></div><div>SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer (mandatory) with preferred certifications including CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, and cloud credentials across AWS, Azure, or OCI.</div><div><strong>Technical Skills</strong></div><div>Strong expertise in Identity Governance &amp; Administration (IGA), RBAC/ABAC models, and end-to-end identity lifecycle management. Proficient in APIs (REST, SCIM), directory services (AD, LDAP, Entra ID), and familiar with PAM, SIEM/SOAR integrations, and cloud IAM frameworks.</div><div><strong>Compliance &amp; Governance Knowledge</strong></div><div>Solid understanding of financial regulatory requirements, audit frameworks, control validation, and identity risk and compliance metrics.</div><div><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></div><div>Experience with leading IGA tools (Saviynt, Oracle IAM, Okta), exposure to Zero Trust architecture, and familiarity with automation, AI-driven IAM, and identity analytics.</div><div><strong>Soft Skills</strong></div><div>Strong analytical thinking, executive communication capability, strategic mindset with execution focus, and ability to perform in complex, high-pressure environments.</div><div><strong>Work Location</strong></div><ul><li>Austin US </li></ul><div><br></div><div><br></div>