GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
Senior SailPoint ISC Engineer
Professional Services / Identity & Access Management | Full-Time
Location: Remote anywhere in the U.S.
About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) Engineer to join our Professional Services team. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize identity governance solutions for our clients, leveraging SailPoint ISC to solve complex identity and access management challenges. You will work directly with client stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle — from discovery and design through implementation, testing, and go-live support.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and execute SailPoint ISC implementation projects for clients across various industries, including configuration of identity sources, access profiles, roles, policies, and workflows
- Translate client business and compliance requirements into scalable IGA (Identity Governance and Administration) solutions
- Design and build integrations between SailPoint ISC and target systems (Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Workday, ServiceNow, SAP, databases, custom applications, etc.) using connectors and APIs
- Develop certifications, access request workflows, separation of duties (SoD) policies, and lifecycle events within ISC
- Configure and customize workflows using SailPoint’s workflow builder, JavaScript-based rules, and REST/SCIM APIs
- Lead technical discovery sessions, requirements gathering, and solution design workshops with client stakeholders
- Provide architecture guidance and best practices for identity governance, role-based access control (RBAC), and access certifications
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues during implementation and post-go-live support
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution design documents, configuration guides, and runbooks
- Mentor junior consultants and engineers on SailPoint ISC best practices and implementation methodologies
- Manage multiple concurrent client engagements while maintaining high quality and timely delivery
- Participate in pre-sales activities, including scoping, level-of-effort estimation, and technical demonstrations as needed
- Stay current on SailPoint product roadmap, new features, and industry IAM trends
- 4+ years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting SailPoint IdentityNow/Identity Security Cloud (ISC) solutions
- Prior experience working in a professional services, consulting, or systems integrator environment, delivering solutions directly to external clients
- Strong understanding of identity governance concepts: provisioning/deprovisioning, access certifications, SoD, RBAC, lifecycle management, and access requests
- Experience integrating SailPoint with enterprise systems such as Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Workday, SAP, ServiceNow, and various databases
- Proficiency with SailPoint’s workflow engine, JavaScript-based provisioning rules, and REST APIs
- Solid understanding of identity protocols and standards (SAML, OAuth, SCIM, LDAP)
- Excellent client-facing communication skills, with the ability to lead workshops and present technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities
- Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
- SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) certification highly preferred
- Experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) in addition to ISC, including migration projects from IIQ to ISC
- Experience with scripting/programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Java
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud identity services
- Background in regulatory/compliance frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,200 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
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