SailPoint Architect
CV-LibraryHounslow, Greater LondoncontractPosted: 13 July 2026
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Role Overview
We're looking for a SailPoint Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise identity governance solutions within a complex, large-scale environment. You'll own the technical architecture of the SailPoint platform, defining the roadmap, integration patterns and governance model, while providing hands-on technical leadership to engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the end to end architecture of the SailPoint platform (IdentityIQ and/or Identity Security Cloud/IdentityNow) across the enterprise
* Define technical designs, integration patterns and architectural standards for identity governance
* Lead the design of identity lifecycle processes, including joiner/mover/leaver automation, provisioning and deprovisioning
* Architect connector integrations with enterprise applications, directories (AD, LDAP, Entra ID), HR systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and cloud platforms
* Design role models, RBAC frameworks, access request workflows and certification campaigns
* Define Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies and compliance-driven access controls
* Provide technical leadership and guidance to SailPoint developers and engineers throughout delivery
* Lead workshops with security, risk, audit and application teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable designs
* Establish best practices for platform performance, scalability, upgrades and operational support
Top Skills
* Extensive hands-on experience architecting and delivering SailPoint solutions (IdentityIQ and/or ISC/IdentityNow) in enterprise environments
* Strong understanding of IAM principles: identity lifecycle management, RBAC, provisioning, access certification and governance
* Proven experience designing and building connectors, workflows, rules and custom integrations (Java, BeanShell, REST/SCIM APIs)
* Deep knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP and Microsoft Entra ID
* Experience integrating IGA platforms with HR systems and enterprise applications
* Understanding of regulatory and security frameworks including SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001 and ITGC
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate architecture decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
* Experience leading technical teams through full project lifecycles
* SailPoint certifications (Certified IdentityIQ Architect/Engineer, ISC Professional) highly advantageous
Role Overview
We're looking for a SailPoint Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise identity governance solutions within a complex, large-scale environment. You'll own the technical architecture of the SailPoint platform, defining the roadmap, integration patterns and governance model, while providing hands-on technical leadership to engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Own the end to end architecture of the SailPoint platform (IdentityIQ and/or Identity Security Cloud/IdentityNow) across the enterprise
* Define technical designs, integration patterns and architectural standards for identity governance
* Lead the design of identity lifecycle processes, including joiner/mover/leaver automation, provisioning and deprovisioning
* Architect connector integrations with enterprise applications, directories (AD, LDAP, Entra ID), HR systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and cloud platforms
* Design role models, RBAC frameworks, access request workflows and certification campaigns
* Define Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies and compliance-driven access controls
* Provide technical leadership and guidance to SailPoint developers and engineers throughout delivery
* Lead workshops with security, risk, audit and application teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable designs
* Establish best practices for platform performance, scalability, upgrades and operational support
Top Skills
* Extensive hands-on experience architecting and delivering SailPoint solutions (IdentityIQ and/or ISC/IdentityNow) in enterprise environments
* Strong understanding of IAM principles: identity lifecycle management, RBAC, provisioning, access certification and governance
* Proven experience designing and building connectors, workflows, rules and custom integrations (Java, BeanShell, REST/SCIM APIs)
* Deep knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP and Microsoft Entra ID
* Experience integrating IGA platforms with HR systems and enterprise applications
* Understanding of regulatory and security frameworks including SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001 and ITGC
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate architecture decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
* Experience leading technical teams through full project lifecycles
* SailPoint certifications (Certified IdentityIQ Architect/Engineer, ISC Professional) highly advantageous