Principal Engineer - IGA/IIQ

Description :

- Lead engineering team by prioritizing clients work requests, projects and service tasks.

- Work closely with Management, Service Delivery and other Principal Engineers in defining processes and procedures for internal projects.

- Guide the design, development and review of complex security SIEM content.

- Lead end-to-end management of IGA platforms including Sailpoint IIQ, IDN & ISC, from requirements gathering and architecture design to deployment and post-go-live support.

- Serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting across connectors, workflows, and integrations.

- Design and optimize identity lifecycle processes (Joiner-Mover-Leaver), access request workflows, and access certification campaigns.

- Maintain custom connectors, REST API integrations, and automation scripts to support hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

- Collaborate with client stakeholders to define RBAC/ABAC models, SoD policies, and governance frameworks aligned with compliance standards.

- Perform root cause analysis for sync failures, provisioning errors, and policy violations, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.

- Lead technical workshops, knowledge transfers, and mentoring sessions for internal teams and client personnel.

- Contribute to the development of best practices, reusable assets, and solution accelerators for IGA delivery.

- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, performance tuning, and process optimization.

- Complies with all policies and standards.

What Were Looking For :

- 8+ years of experience in IGA, with at least 6 years in hands-on implementation and support of SailPoint IIQ, IDN & ISC.

- Proven experience in designing and deploying complex identity architectures across cloud and on-prem environments.

- Strong troubleshooting skills in connector development, API integrations, and identity data reconciliation.

- Knowledge in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Java) and working with RESTful APIs and JSON.

- Deep understanding of identity lifecycle management, access governance, and compliance frameworks.

- Experience integrating IGA platforms with HR systems, directories (AD/Azure AD), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SaaS applications.

- Ability to lead technical teams and client engagements, providing strategic direction and hands-on support.

- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable insights.

Licenses and Certifications :

- Certifications such as SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Professional, Saviynt Certified Engineer, CISSP, CIAM, or CISM.

What You Can Expect From Optiv :

- A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.

- Work/life balance.

- Professional training resources.

- Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects.

- Volunteer Opportunities.

- Optiv Chips In encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.

- The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable).