Freelance - Senior IAM Consultant/Instructor (10 month project)

We are seeking an experienced Freelance SailPoint Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of SailPoint IdentityNow or IdentityIQ solutions in complex enterprise environments. You will be responsible for developing robust identity governance capabilities, automating access provisioning processes, and ensuring enterprise-wide security compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work remotely with a global team on cutting-edge Identity and Access Management (IAM) projects using one of the industry's leading IGA platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be able to speak German!
• Lead the deployment, configuration, and customization of SailPoint IdentityNow or IdentityIQ
• Develop and maintain custom connectors, workflows, and rules to support user provisioning, certification, and policy enforcement
• Integrate SailPoint with external systems including Active Directory, Azure AD, ServiceNow, Workday, SAP, and cloud applications
• Optimize identity lifecycle management processes including Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows
• Support access reviews, compliance audits, and role-based access control (RBAC) initiatives
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure scalable and secure identity governance
• Create technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and managing SailPoint IdentityNow or IdentityIQ
• Strong knowledge of IAM/IGA concepts such as provisioning, access reviews, RBAC, and policy enforcement
• Proficient in Java, Beanshell, XML, REST/SOAP APIs, and scripting languages like PowerShell or Python
• Experience integrating SailPoint with enterprise directories, HR systems, and ticketing platforms
• Solid understanding of security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR, NIST)
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, CISSP, GIAC, AWS Security) are advantageous

This is a 6-month contract with a possibility of a contract extension for another 6 months.