Programmer Analyst 4

Job Title : Programmer Analyst / SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer / Access Management Specialist

Location : [Insert Location or Remote Option]

Type : [Full-time / Contract / Hybrid]

Position Overview :

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SailPoint IdentityIQ and access management best practices . You will be responsible for enhancing, maintaining, and optimizing SailPoint systems to ensure compliance, efficiency, and security across the organization. This includes managing version upgrades, developing workflows, implementing audit controls, and improving overall system performance.

Key Responsibilities :

SailPoint Upgrade and Maintenance :

Manage the upgrade of SailPoint from version 8.3 to 8.4 / 8.5 with minimal operational disruption.

Ensure compatibility with existing system integrations and downstream dependencies.

Database and Audit Management :

Design and implement a new Access History database incorporating current approval workflow data.

Enable and configure audit logging across the SailPoint environment.

System Optimization and Bug Resolution :

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs and process inefficiencies.

Review existing code and workflows to enhance performance, reduce errors, and simplify future upgrades.

Workflow and Notification Enhancements :

Customize and optimize email notification templates, schedules, and approval processes.

Configure notifications for approval workgroups and refine user management logic.

Develop multi-approver workflows for complex role and entitlement scenarios.

User Lifecycle and Access Control :

Manage supervisor and service account reconciliations, including disabled accounts.

Implement automated deprovisioning alerts and rehire workflows for inactive or suspended users.

Modify background check fields and automate suspension processes for contractor accounts.

Compliance and Governance :

Define and enforce standardized onboarding processes, role definitions, and naming conventions.

Ensure privileged and service account workflows meet security and compliance standards.

Support certification and discretionary access model transitions through data validation and cleanup.

Documentation and Analytics :

Maintain comprehensive system documentation, maintenance reports, and audit records.

Develop advanced SailPoint analytics and reporting queries for compliance and operational insight.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Proven experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ implementation, customization, and upgrade management .

Strong knowledge of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) , workflow automation , and access management .

Proficiency in Beanshell / Java scripting, XML configuration, and custom rule development.

Experience integrating SailPoint with Active Directory and other enterprise identity systems.

Strong understanding of database design , management, and audit logging for identity systems.

Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Familiarity with regulated environments (OT, SOX, HIPAA, etc.) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications :

SailPoint Certified Engineer / IdentityIQ Certification .

Experience with advanced analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Splunk, or SQL-based analytics).