SailPoint Architect

SailPoint Architect - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in West London Role Overview We're looking for a SailPoint Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise identity governance solutions within a complex, large-scale environment. You'll own the technical architecture of the SailPoint platform, defining the roadmap, integration patterns and governance model, while providing hands-on technical leadership to engineering teams. Key Responsibilities * Own the end to end architecture of the SailPoint platform (IdentityIQ and/or Identity Security Cloud/IdentityNow) across the enterprise * Define technical designs, integration patterns and architectural standards for identity governance * Lead the design of identity lifecycle processes, including joiner/mover/leaver automation, provisioning and deprovisioning * Architect connector integrations with enterprise applications, directories (AD, LDAP, Entra ID), HR systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and cloud platforms * Design role models, RBAC frameworks, access request workflows and certification campaigns * Define Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies and compliance-driven access controls * Provide technical leadership and guidance to SailPoint developers and engineers throughout delivery * Lead workshops with security, risk, audit and application teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable designs * Establish best practices for platform performance, scalability, upgrades and operational support Top Skills * Extensive hands-on experience architecting and delivering SailPoint solutions (IdentityIQ and/or ISC/IdentityNow) in enterprise environments * Strong understanding of IAM principles: identity lifecycle management, RBAC, provisioning, access certification and governance * Proven experience designing and building connectors, workflows, rules and custom integrations (Java, BeanShell, REST/SCIM APIs) * Deep knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP and Microsoft Entra ID * Experience integrating IGA platforms with HR systems and enterprise applications * Understanding of regulatory and security frameworks including SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001 and ITGC * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate architecture decisions to technical and non-technical audiences * Experience leading technical teams through full project lifecycles * SailPoint certifications (Certified IdentityIQ Architect/Engineer, ISC Professional) highly advantageous