Sailpoint Architect - Governance Expert

To support a large international client, we are looking for a SailPoint Solution Architect and Governance Lead to spearhead Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives. This strategic role will focus on refining IAM architecture, ensuring it meets business and security objectives, and leading governance activities to uphold standards and best practices.

You will be responsible for:

Architecture Design and Definition:

Evaluate the existing JML process to ensure it aligns with business needs, security requirements, and scalability.

Evaluate the existing SailPoint architecture to ensure it aligns with business needs, security requirements, and scalability.

Develop pragmatic approach to implement RBAC and Movers processes in Lonza

Design and Implement Identity and Access Management solution to manage customer and vendor access and identities to Lonza resources or applications

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a long term strategy with scalable design, including

Create or update as needed with comprehensive SailPoint architecture designs, detailing all components, integrations, data flows, and security controls as well as the JML process.

Establish and maintaining a robust SailPoint integration to enforce Lonza's Identity Lifecycle standards.

Select and endorse appropriate solutions, considering functionality, performance, scalability, and integration.

Oversee the disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the SailPoint system to guarantee availability and data integrity.

Implementation and Integration:

Collaborate with developers to configure and integrate SailPoint IIQ effectively with other systems and applications.

Architect and implement robust access control mechanisms tailored for diverse user groups and applications.

Establish and oversee the implementation of security controls and monitoring systems within the SailPoint framework.

Drive automation of SailPoint processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Help define the testing and validation processes to ensure functional and security standards are met.

Continued support

Provide expert guidance to the SailPoint Managed Service team to support users and administrators, ensuring technical issues are resolved and driving seamless IAM operations.

Monitor system performance and security, analysing logs, and implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential risks.

Keep abreast of SailPoint best practices and technology trends, incorporating new features and tools to optimise the IAM environment.

Initiate continuous improvement efforts, aiming to bolster security, efficiency, and scalability.

Governance:

Direct governance activities to ensure IAM operations comply with regulations and align with organisational policies.

Conduct regular reviews and audits to enforce compliance and guide the organisation in maintaining a robust IAM posture.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Previous experience as a Solution Architect, specifically within SailPoint IIQ environments.

Deep knowledge of IAM principles, DevSecOps, RBAC, architecture design, system integration, and security protocols.

Leadership experience in IAM governance, with a strong understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Professional certifications related to IAM, cybersecurity, or architecture (e.g., CISSP, CISM, TOGAF) are preferred.

Fluent in English