Sailpoint Architect
Company: S3
Location: Detroit
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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. “Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its
onboarding process.”
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