IAM Solution Architect (SailPoint IdentityIQ) - Riyadh, KSA

We are seeking an experienced IAM Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, with a strong focus on SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in IAM architecture, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), lifecycle management, and enterprise integrations while providing technical leadership across complex IAM transformation initiatives.
The candidate will collaborate with enterprise architects, security teams, infrastructure teams, application owners, and business stakeholders to design scalable, secure, and governance-driven IAM solutions aligned with cybersecurity best practices and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture
Design end-to-end IAM architecture using SailPoint IdentityIQ.
Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
Define IAM target architecture, integration patterns, and implementation roadmaps.
Review and approve IAM technical designs and solution proposals.
Lead architecture governance and design review sessions.
Identity Governance
Design Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle processes.
Design Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models and role engineering strategies.
Implement governance controls including:
Access Certification
Access Requests
Policy Management
Segregation of Duties (SoD) , RBAC
Birthright Access
Delegated Administration
Design Identity Governance operating models.
SailPoint Solution Leadership
Lead SailPoint IIQ implementation and enhancement projects.
Define application onboarding strategies.
Design connector architecture for enterprise applications.
Lead performance optimization and scalability planning.
Review SailPoint customizations and integrations.
Integration & Security
Architect integrations with:
Active Directory & Exchange
SAP
Oracle
ServiceNow
in-house applications
REST/SOAP APIs
LDAP
HR Systems
Design secure authentication and federation architectures using:
SAML
OAuth2
OpenID Connect
SCIM
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
7+ years of experience in Identity and Access Management.
3+ years designing enterprise IAM and Zero Trust Architecture.
Extensive experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ.
Strong understanding of Identity Governance & Administration.
Experience designing enterprise IAM solutions.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer/Architect ,CISSP ,TOGAF , ITIL

Work arrangement
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