SailPoint Consultant

Leeds
21 hours ago
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We are currently recruiting for an experienced SailPoint Consultant to join a leading organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This role is ideal for a highly skilled IAM professional with strong hands-on experience in SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, who can support complex identity environments and contribute to both operational support and ongoing implementation activities.

Job Title: SailPoint Consultant
Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site)
Contract Type: Contract - 6 months (with potential extension)
Pay Rate: £330 - £380 per day

This role will involve supporting and enhancing identity and access management solutions within a medium to large enterprise environment. You will play a key role in maintaining and optimising SailPoint ISC, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth identity lifecycle management processes. The position requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and the confidence to operate in high-pressure environments, including critical incident support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting and administering SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC)/IdentityNow environments.
Managing identity lifecycle processes including Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows.
Troubleshooting and resolving identity and access-related incidents at L3 level.
Configuring and maintaining access reviews, certifications, and provisioning processes.
Developing and supporting workflows, forms, and other SailPoint components.
Integrating SailPoint with enterprise systems such as Active Directory, Workday, ServiceNow, and Okta.
Working with APIs (REST, SCIM) to support integrations and automation.
Maintaining and improving operational documentation and support procedures.
Collaborating with global teams and stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver improvements.
Supporting critical incidents and working effectively under pressure to restore services.
Providing technical expertise and guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.What we are looking for:

Minimum 8 years' experience in IAM operations/implementation, including 4+ years in L3 support for SailPoint ISC or IdentityNow.
Strong hands-on experience with SailPoint ISC configuration, administration, and support.
Excellent knowledge of IAM concepts including RBAC, provisioning, and access certifications.
Strong programming and scripting skills including Java/J2EE, JavaScript, and XML.
Experience with Java debugging and development of identity workflows.
Solid understanding of LDAP concepts and experience working with directory services.
Experience integrating IAM solutions with enterprise platforms (e.g. Active Directory, Workday, ServiceNow, Okta).
Familiarity with application servers such as Tomcat, WebLogic, or WebSphere.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with experience working in customer-facing environments.
Ability to work collaboratively with global teams and manage competing priorities effectively.This is a great opportunity to work within a technically complex environment, contributing to the stability and enhancement of critical identity systems while gaining exposure to enterprise-scale IAM operations.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK

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