SailPoint Security Architect - 6 Month Contract - Hybrid (Coventry)
We are seeking an experienced SailPoint Security Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions. This is a senior architecture role focused on SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC), driving identity life cycle governance, Zero Trust alignment, and complex integrations across hybrid IT and OT environments.
This is a client-facing leadership role requiring strong architectural ownership and delivery capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end architecture and design for SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) aligned to enterprise security frameworks
* Define solution blueprints, integration patterns, and deployment architectures across hybrid IT and OT landscapes
* Architect automated Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows, access certifications, SoD policies, and enterprise role models
* Design governance models for both human and machine identities
* Drive migration and transformation from Legacy identity platforms into SailPoint ISC
* Lead application onboarding, access aggregation models, delegated administration, and time-bound access controls
* Integrate SailPoint with enterprise security tooling including PAM, SIEM, SOAR, and directory services
* Implement Zero Trust-aligned identity governance frameworks enforcing least privilege and continuous verification
* Conduct cross-functional workshops and support architecture review boards
* Define operational models, monitoring frameworks, and continuous compliance reporting
What You Will Ideally Bring
* 8-12+ years' experience in Identity & Access Management
* Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC)
* Proven track record delivering large-scale SailPoint IGA programmes
* Strong expertise in identity life cycle orchestration and automated JML processes
* Deep experience in application onboarding (connectors, REST integrations, batch collectors)
* Advanced knowledge of role engineering, SoD policy design, and access certifications
* Experience integrating SailPoint with BeyondTrust, Entra ID, Active Directory, ServiceNow, SIEM platforms, and cloud environments
* Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and enterprise security frameworks
* Experience integrating with SAP CPI (Middleware implementation experience essential)
* Ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation and operate at both strategic and detailed levels
* Strong stakeholder engagement capability within client-facing environments
Contract Details
* Duration: 6 months
* Day Rate: £625 per day (Inside IR35)
* Location: Coventry - Hybrid
* Start Date: ASAP