Senior Sailpoint/IAM Engineer

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

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Summary of This Role

Evaluates, tests, recommends, develops, coordinates, monitors, and maintains information security policies, procedures and systems, including hardware, firmware and software . Ensures that IS security architecture/designs, plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS security . Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents. Investigates and resolves security incidents and recommends enhancements to improve security. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in identity and access management (IAM) and extensive experience with SailPoint IIQ implementation, customization, and support. As a SailPoint IIQ Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining identity governance solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

What Part Will You Play?

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business requirements and design SailPoint IIQ solutions that address their identity governance needs.
• Lead the implementation of SailPoint IIQ, including installation, configuration, and customization based on client specifications.
• Develop and maintain custom workflows, connectors, and integration points to ensure seamless integration with existing systems and applications.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial design to post-deployment support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to SailPoint IIQ implementation, performance, and integration.
• Conduct system testing, performance tuning, and optimization to ensure the stability and scalability of SailPoint IIQ deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and security professionals, to deliver integrated IAM solutions that meet business objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in identity governance and access management to continuously enhance our service offerings.
• Manages incident handling processes which include implementation of containment, protection and remediation activities.
• Keeps up-to-date knowledge of new and emerging threats that can affect the organization's information assets by analyzing of third party software/solutions, IT configuration changes (including access control requests), and network/system architecture from risk perspective
• Responsible for the design and configuration of security systems, including proxy, remote access, mail gateway, intrusion prevention, wireless networking, data leak prevention, security information and event management and web application firewalls.
• Guides on creating cost effective solutions for system/application development regarding Information Security processes and concepts in applicable systems and software.
• Performs day-to-day Information Security functions pertaining to computer security software products and processes. Works closely with subject matter experts and management to develop skill set for non-routine work.
• Enhance understanding of business objectives and helps providing direction based on risk, Corporate Security Policy, and association and regulatory guidelines.

What Are We Looking For in This Role?

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ, including implementation, customization, and support.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management principles, including role-based access control (RBAC), user provisioning, and access certification.
• Proficiency in Java programming and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for custom development and automation tasks.
• Experience with identity integration protocols and standards such as LDAP, SAML, and RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of enterprise security concepts, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members at all levels.
• SailPoint IIQ certification (e.g., SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer) is a plus.
• Experience with other IAM technologies such as ForgeRock, Okta, or CyberArk is desirable but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications CISSP(Certified Information System Security Professional),CISM(Certified Information Security Manager) ,CISA(Certified-Information-Systems-Auditor),GSEC(GIAC Security Essentials) ,Network +,Security +, SailPoint IIQ, Cyberark 

What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?

• Skills / Knowledge - Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept./peer review).
• Job Complexity - Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Supervision - Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).
• Risk Assessment - Ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate risk within technical solution designs
• Industry Knowledge - Continued self-education of new and emerging threats and relevant processes, controls, or technologies to mitigate them.
• Incident Response - Knowledge and skills to contribute to all phases of Incident Response.

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