About the job
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Identity Architect to lead the migration of our current identity governance platform from SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) to IDNow. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identity and access management (IAM) solutions, extensive experience with SailPoint IIQ, and a thorough understanding of IDNow’s capabilities. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex migration projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end migration process from SailPoint IIQ to IDNow.
- Develop and implement migration strategies, plans, and timelines to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
- Experience with SailPoint IIQ customizations (Beanshell programs) to ensure understanding and transitioning them to IdentityNow components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and business units, to gather requirements and ensure alignment on migration goals.
- Assess the current identity governance framework and identify areas for improvement during the migration.
- Configure and customize IDNow to meet the organization's specific identity management needs.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the migration process.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, ensuring best practices in identity and access management are followed.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of the new platform to ensure functionality, performance, and security.
- Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for end-users and administrators on the new IDNow platform.
- Document all migration activities, configurations, and customizations for future reference and audit purposes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in identity and access management, specifically with SailPoint IIQ and IDNow.
- Strong understanding of IAM concepts, protocols, and standards (e.g., SSO, MFA, LDAP, SAML, OAuth).
- Experience with designing and implementing IAM solutions in large, complex environments.
- Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully leading migration projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications in IAM or related fields are a plus (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SailPoint certification).
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with other IAM tools and technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud-based identity solutions.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to identity management (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Strong scripting and automation skills.