SailPoint Solution Architect

SailPoint Solution Architect

Location - Pune

Role Overview

strategic leadership, enterprise architecture, and security governance

solution architecture

long-term IAM strategy

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Architectural Leadership

• Define the

  enterprise IAM strategy

  , multi-year roadmap, and target operating model for SailPoint.
• Produce and maintain the

  target state architecture

  for identity, access, and governance services.
• Develop and enforce

  IAM architectural standards

  , security controls, and integration patterns.
• Ensure designs are

  scalable, secure, and adaptable

  to organisational and regulatory needs.
• Lead architecture governance forums, risk reviews, and design sign-off processes.

2. Solution Design & Integration

• Architect SailPoint IdentityNow integrations with:

• Oracle Fusion

  (Payroll)

• Campus Solutions

  (Student Record System)

• Oncall CRM

  (for third parties and visiting academics)

• OpenText ILM

• Azure AD

  (Identity Provider) and

  DUO Security

  (MFA)
• Design ARM module configurations to enforce Segregation of Duties (SoD) policies and deliver comprehensive reporting.
• Integrate SailPoint with security solutions such as

  Privileged Access Management (PAM)

  for enhanced access control.
• Define RBAC models, identity lifecycle processes, and access governance standards.

3. Security Architecture & Compliance

• Lead

  security-by-design

  for all SailPoint deployments.
• Conduct

  threat modelling

  ,

  risk assessments

  , and

  security impact analyses

  for IAM solutions.
• Establish and enforce IAM security policies, authentication and authorization models, and encryption standards.
• Ensure solutions comply with applicable security frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA if applicable, WCAG 2.2).
• Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain regulatory alignment and provide audit evidence.
• Continuously monitor for vulnerabilities and define mitigation strategies.

4. Roadmap & Delivery Oversight

• Translate strategic goals into

  phased delivery plans

  for IAM services.
• Oversee solution delivery across internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment with architecture and security principles.
• Support

  capability building

  in internal teams for sustainable IAM operations.
• Validate and approve technical configurations, workflows, and customisations.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Act as the primary IAM architectural authority, liaising with

  CIO, CISO, IT security, and business leadership

  .
• Present architecture, roadmap, and security strategies to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor junior security and IAM team members, promoting best practices.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience as a

  SailPoint Solution/Security Architect

  (IdentityNow, ARM module) covering

  strategy, architecture, security, and implementation

  .
• Proven track record in

  identity lifecycle management

  , RBAC, SoD controls, and PAM integration.
• Experience integrating SailPoint with

  Oracle Fusion

  and

  PeopleSoft/Campus Solutions

  .
• Deep knowledge of

  SSO protocols

  (SAML2, OIDC) and integration with Azure AD and MFA tools (e.g., DUO Security).
• Strong understanding of IAM security architecture, governance, and compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, WCAG 2.2).
• Skilled in

  threat modelling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management

  for IAM systems.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in

  higher education

  or

  public sector

  environments.
• Familiarity with other IAM platforms, directory services, and security tooling.
• Knowledge of

  cloud security architectures

  in Azure environments.
• Professional certifications such as

  CISSP, CISM

  , or relevant SailPoint certifications.