Principal IAM Governance Specialist (SailPoint ISC)

Location: RemoteDuration: 6+ Month Contract (extension likely)OverviewWe are seeking a Principal IAM Governance Specialist with deep expertise in SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC). This role will serve as the technical owner of access certification and governance programs, driving configuration, integration, and continuous improvement of identity governance controls in a complex enterprise environment.Top PrioritiesHands-on ownership of SailPoint ISC, with a strong focus on access certifications and reviewsProven experience building and managing SailPoint integrations (connector, API, file, and database-based)Deep Expertise InUser, entitlement, and role certificationsIdentity aggregation and correlationEntitlement modeling and RBACKey ResponsibilitiesServe as technical owner for the access certification and review program within SailPoint ISCTranslate governance policies, regulatory requirements, and control objectives into scalable certification solutionsDefine And Implement Integration Strategies, IncludingOut-of-the-box and custom connectorsAPI-based, file-based, database-based, and directory-based integrationsConfigure And ArchitectUser, entitlement, role, and application certificationsReviewer assignment logic and delegation modelsEscalation paths, notifications, and SLA trackingAutomated remediation and access revocation workflowsDefine data aggregation, correlation logic, and attribute mappings to ensure certification accuracyEvaluate And Approve Changes ImpactingCertification accuracyControl effectivenessAuditability and scalabilityPartner with business and application teams to align governance requirements with system capabilitiesSupport audit readiness by documenting certification logic, configurations, and workflowsLeverage SQL and data analysis to support reconciliation, reporting, and troubleshootingMaintain documentation including runbooks, configurations, and operational reportingRecommend enhancements based on risk assessments, audit findings, and platform capabilitiesRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree required5+ years of experience in Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) / IAM3+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC)Strong Experience WithAccess certifications and governance workflowsIdentity aggregation and correlationEntitlement modeling and RBACExperience Integrating SailPoint UsingConnector-based, API-based, file-based, and database-backed methodsAbility to analyze and resolve data quality issues impacting certification accuracyExperience with scripting/automation (e.g., REST APIs, PowerShell)Preferred QualificationsExperience designing certification programs in large, complex, or regulated environmentsAbility to build and refine governance processes and documentation in evolving security environmentsWhy This RoleThis is a high-impact, principal-level role where you’ll shape enterprise-wide identity governance strategy, enhance audit readiness, and drive scalable security controls in a modern cloud IAM environment.