Architecture / architect

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a SailPoint Architect,W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!
Title: SailPoint Architect
Location: Detroit, MI - 3 days in office
Duration: 12 months then eligible for Contract renewal
Role Type: W2 contract engagement
Top Skills:

Hands-on experience in Sailpoint implementation and design.
8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), with 4+ years of focused hands-on experience in SailPoint implementation (both IIQ and ISC).
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
Job Summary

The SailPoint Architect will define the strategic roadmap and technical execution of an enterprise identity platform. This role involves stabilizing and optimizing existing SailPoint Identity IQ (on-prem) environments, designing a cloud migration path to Identity Now, and driving the implementation of identity lifecycles, access reviews, and SOD policies. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design:
Lead architecture workshops to define High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for both SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) and IdentityNow (ISC).
Develop and implement scalable, secure, and compliant IAM frameworks for hybrid environments.
Design capacity sizing, High Availability (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures for IIQ and Virtual Appliance (VA) concepts for ISC.
On-Premise & Cloud Delivery:
Stabilize and optimize on-premise SailPoint IIQ implementations (governance, performance tuning, and connector updates).
Build and execute a pragmatic migration strategy from IIQ to IdentityNow (ISC).
Configure/develop custom connectors, plugins, and SCIM/REST integrations for SaaS, HRMS, and legacy target systems.
Implementation & Technical Leadership:
Develop complex rules, workflows, policies, and LCM processes (using Java/BeanShell).
Configure access certification campaigns, SOD policies, and birthright provisioning.
Establish CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform) for code promotion.
Stakeholder & Governance Management:
Present architecture, security risk narratives, and roadmaps to CXO-level and governance boards.
Mentor developers and administrators, setting coding standards and best practices.
Collaborate with HR, IT, and security teams to align IAM solutions with business objectives.
Required Qualifications :
Experience: 8+ years of experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), with 4+ years of focused hands-on experience in SailPoint implementation (both IIQ and ISC).
Technical Skills: Deep expertise in Java, BeanShell/JavaScript, SQL, and REST/SOAP APIs.
On-Premise Expertise: Strong knowledge of SailPoint IIQ 7.x/8.x, including customization and lifecycle management.
Cloud Expertise: Proven experience with SailPoint IdentityNow (ISC) and Virtual Appliance (VA) configuration.
Infrastructure: Solid understanding of LDAP, Active Directory, Azure AD, and SQL databases.
Preferred Qualifications
Migration Experience: Proven success in large-scale transformations from Identity IQ to Identity Now.
Certifications: Certified SailPoint Engineer/Architect.
Modern Auth: Experience with SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
Compliance: Deep knowledge of SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR regulatory requirements.
Key Performance Areas
Security: Ensuring compliant, least-privilege access.
Performance: Optimizing connector performance and system stability.
Automation: Driving efficiency in joiner/leaver/mover processes.

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