SailPoint IdentityIQ Application Onboarding Lead

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We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced SailPoint IdentityIQ Application Onboarding Lead to lead application onboarding, integration, and identity governance initiatives within a large-scale IAM environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ), application onboarding, workflow development, access governance, and team leadership. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, application owners, security teams, and technical teams to deliver secure and scalable identity management solutions.

• Role: SailPoint IdentityIQ Application Onboarding Lead
• Location: Iselin, New Jersey, USA
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage application onboarding initiatives within the SailPoint IdentityIQ platform.
• Coordinate and guide team members to ensure successful delivery of onboarding and integration activities.
• Design, develop, configure, and implement SailPoint IIQ solutions aligned with business and security requirements.
• Build and customize Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows, provisioning workflows, and approval processes.
• Develop and implement SailPoint connectors and integration solutions for enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with application owners and stakeholders to gather requirements and define onboarding strategies.
• Provide end-to-end support including design, development, testing, implementation, and post-production support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve access management issues, including P1 and P2 incidents.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead post-incident reviews to improve platform stability and performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, onboarding guides, process documents, and operational runbooks.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and mentor team members on SailPoint IdentityIQ best practices.
• Partner with audit, compliance, and security teams to ensure adherence to IAM governance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvements in access governance, role management, and identity lifecycle management processes.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8-12 years of overall IT experience with strong expertise in Identity and Access Management.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ application onboarding and development.
• Strong experience configuring, customizing, and supporting SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing SailPoint connectors and integrations.
• Experience building custom workflows, JML workflows, provisioning workflows, and approval processes.
• Strong understanding of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), access certification, provisioning, and identity lifecycle management.
• Experience onboarding enterprise applications including HRMS systems such as Oracle HCM and related platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with experience handling critical production incidents and operational support activities.
• Experience creating test plans, executing testing activities, and producing detailed test reports.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate project activities, and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with business leaders, auditors, and technical teams.
• Strong understanding of security, governance, compliance, and risk management principles.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. xhyhwjd
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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