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Cybersecurity Identity Access Management (SailPoint) Senior Engineer

Synectics Inc.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026
Job Description

  • The Senior Engineer will join the Information Security team and will be responsible for integrating SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) with other systems, applications
  • As a SailPoint Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain identity governance and administration (IGA) solutions using SailPoint ISC to streamline access provisioning, certification, and policy enforcement.
  • You will play a key role in ensuring the security, efficiency, and compliance of identity lifecycle management processes across the firm.
  • Design, implement, and maintain SailPoint ISC to support identity lifecycle management, access certifications, policy enforcement, and governance reporting
  • Configure and customize SailPoint connectors, rules, and workflows to meet business and compliance requirements
  • Integrate SailPoint with enterprise systems such as Active Directory, Workday, Entra ID, and business-critical applications
  • Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, define use cases, and implement identity governance processes
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to access provisioning, entitlements, policy violations, and identity synchronization
  • Implement and enforce security policies and governance controls to reduce identity risk; and
  • Provide technical guidance and support to team members and business stakeholders on SailPoint-related topics.

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of identity governance concepts such as joiner/mover/leaver (JML) processes, birthright access, access reviews, policy violations, and role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Experience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud or IdentityNow, including building and customizing identity cubes, entitlements, policies, roles, and certifications
  • Experience integrating SailPoint with HR systems (e.g., Workday) and directories (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP) for lifecycle event triggers and account provisioning
  • Ability to configure application connectors (SCIM, JDBC, AD, REST, etc.) to onboard and manage accounts in internal and SaaS applications
  • Qualified candidates will have a background in cybersecurity or identity governance engineering.
  • Familiarity with SailPoint rule development (Beanshell/Java), transform scripts, and workflows for automation
  • Ability to design and implement access certification campaigns for regulatory compliance and internal audit controls
  • Understanding of SailPoint's identity risk scoring, policy violation remediation, and reporting/dashboard capabilities
  • Knowledge of secure architecture principles and integration of SailPoint with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) for access requests and incident workflows
  • Experience collaborating with vendors, Information Security, IT, and business stakeholders to drive IGA initiatives forward; and
  • Working knowledge of ITIL processes including incident, problem, change, and release management.
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • 6 years of experience in information security, identity governance, or IAM engineering
  • Relevant certifications such as SailPoint IdentityNow / ISC Certified Implementation Engineer are a plus
  • Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing IGA solutions using SailPoint
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical governance concepts into business terms
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and solution delivery lifecycles
  • Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to the organization's mission; and
  • Ability to execute tasks with precision, achieve results, and deliver value to the business.

Benefits Program, Which Include The Following

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
  • Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
  • Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
  • Retirement Plan Consulting
  • Anniversary Bonus Program
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Transportation and Commuter Benefits
  • International Travel Insurance
  • Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
  • Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • And More!

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