Experience: SailPoint IIQ, AD/ADFS, Java/.NET, enterprise systems
Job Description & Details
"Identity and access management has become a strategic priority for enterprises looking to secure data and meet compliance mandates. SailPoint\u2019s IdentityIQ platform is at the heart of many large\u2011scale IAM programs, making expertise in this area highly sought after. This role offers a chance to lead complex SailPoint implementations while working with cutting\u2011edge technologies in a supportive, relocation\u2011friendly environment.\n\n# Job Summary\nThe SailPoint SME/Consultant will design, develop, and maintain IdentityIQ artifacts such as applications, custom objects, email templates, workflows, forms, and rules. The role requires hands\u2011on experience with production SailPoint IIQ environments, Active Directory/ADFS integration, and a solid grounding in Java or .NET. You will also collaborate with enterprise system owners (SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, etc.) to ensure seamless identity provisioning and lifecycle management.\n\n# Top 3 Critical Skills Table\n| Skill | Why it's critical | Mastery Level |\n|-------|-------------------|--------------|\n| SailPoint IIQ Development | Core platform for identity governance; all deliverables depend on it | Senior |\n| AD/ADFS Integration | Enables authentication and provisioning across the enterprise | Senior |\n| Java/.NET Programming | Required to extend IIQ with custom logic and integrations | Mid |\n\n# Interview Preparation\n1. **Explain how you would create a custom SailPoint IIQ workflow to provision a new user in Workday.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Understanding of workflow design, connector configuration, and error handling.\n2. **Describe the steps you take for root cause analysis when a provisioning job fails.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Problem\u2011management methodology, log analysis, and preventive measures.\n3. **How do you secure SailPoint IIQ communication with external systems using SOAP/XML?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Knowledge of web services security (WS\u2011Security, certificates, encryption).\n4. **What are the differences between using Java vs. .NET for writing custom SailPoint rules, and when would you choose one over the other?**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* Language proficiency, runtime considerations, and integration constraints.\n5. **Walk me through an integration you built between SailPoint and an enterprise system like SAP or ServiceNow.**\n *What the interviewer is looking for:* End\u2011to\u2011end integration experience, connector usage, and data mapping.\n\n# Resume Optimization\n- SailPoint IdentityIQ\n- IIQ Artifact Development\n- Custom Workflows\n- Email Templates\n- Forms & Rules\n- Active Directory (AD)\n- ADFS Integration\n- Java\n- .NET\n- Enterprise System Integration (SAP, Workday, ServiceNow)\n\n# Application Strategy\nWhen reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that begins with a friendly greeting, attaches your updated resume, and clearly highlights your top relevant skills. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as SailPoint IIQ development, AD/ADFS integration, and Java/.NET programming. Reference specific projects where you delivered identity governance solutions and align them with the responsibilities listed in the job description.\n\n# Career Roadmap\n| Current Role | Typical Experience | Core Focus | Next Position |\n|--------------|-------------------|------------|---------------|\n| SailPoint SME / Consultant | 3\u20115 years in IAM, SailPoint IIQ, AD/ADFS | Identity governance delivery, custom development | Senior SailPoint Architect |\n| Senior SailPoint Architect | 5\u20118 years, large\u2011scale deployments, strategy | Solution architecture, cross\u2011domain integration | IAM Program Manager |\n| IAM Program Manager | 8+ years, leadership, multi\u2011vendor environments | Governance strategy, team leadership | Director of Identity & Access Management |\n"