Senior SailPoint Identity (IIQ) EngineerTechnical Lead Durham, NC

We are looking for our client a global company in the life sciences sector Senior SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) Engineer to lead development integration upgrades testing troubleshooting and technical governance across its on-premises and cloud SailPoint platforms.

This role combines hands-on engineering L3 production support and technical leadership of a distributed development team. You will turn business and security requirements into scalable IAM solutions while keeping the platform stable secure high-performing and easy to maintain. You will work closely with architects product owners analysts and the cybersecurity infrastructure HR ITSM and application teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering: Design configure customize and maintain IIQ solutions including workflows rules lifecycle events provisioning certifications policies connectors and Java/API-based extensions.
• Integration: Build and support integrations with HR systems Active Directory/Entra ID ServiceNow SAP security platforms databases and enterprise applications using REST SOAP SCIM JDBC LDAP files and event-based patterns.
• Upgrades and modernization: Lead platform upgrades patches and migrations including impact assessments remediation test and rollback planning performance validation and the adoption of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud capabilities.
• L3 support and quality: Resolve complex production issues perform root-cause analysis improve monitoring and automated testing and reduce recurring incidents and manual work.
• Technical leadership: Guide distributed developers review designs and code set reusable standards estimate work manage technical risks and mentor the team.
• Architecture and governance: Make sure solutions follow enterprise IAM cybersecurity data-protection coding and architecture standards. Reduce technical debt and maintain essential documentation.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Translate requirements into practical solutions communicate risks clearly and identify opportunities for automation and a better user experience.

Qualifications :

• 7 years of hands-on SailPoint Identity development and IAM/identity governance experience including complex enterprise implementations and L3 support.
• Deep knowledge of IIQ architecture object model Java APIs BeanShell workflows rules tasks identity lifecycle management provisioning aggregation role management access requests and certifications.
• Proven experience leading major IIQ upgrades including customization and connector assessment remediation regression testing cutover rollback and post-upgrade validation.
• Strong skills in Java/J2EE XML JSON JavaScript SQL regular expressions APIs debugging performance optimization and secure coding.
• Experience with REST/SOAP services SCIM JDBC LDAP Active Directory/Entra ID HR platforms ServiceNow SAP and file-based integrations.
• Working knowledge of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (IdentityNow) cloud connectors and APIs lifecycle processes and IIQ-to-cloud migration concepts.
• Experience with Git CI/CD tools automated testing and deployment Linux/Unix application servers JVM troubleshooting certificates monitoring high availability and disaster recovery.
• Ability to lead independently across global teams mentor developers manage priorities solve complex problems and communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• SailPoint IdentityIQ or Identity Security Cloud certification
• Cybersecurity/IAM ITIL or cloud certification
• Experience leading global teams
• Experience in regulated enterprise environments
• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Stable secure and reliable SailPoint operations with fewer recurring incidents
• High-quality maintainable development and successful upgrades with minimal disruption
• Timely delivery of scalable integrations automation and IAM enhancements
• Stronger testing discipline team capability and technical collaboration
• Reduced technical debt and measurable progress toward a modern IAM architecture

Additional Information :

• Location: Durham NC
• Hybrid position: Hybrid 2-3 days/week
• Employment type: Contract hourly paid
• Starting date: October 2026
• Project Length: 1 year contract - renewable
• Industry: Life Science

Note: Please apply with an updated resume and your current location

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract