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SailPointIIQ Implementation Lead

Guidehouse
GH Office: Tysons Corner, VA (Headquarters), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Feb 2026
💰 $216,000/yr($130,000/yr$216,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Manage a SailPoint IdentityIQ implementation project for a Federal client, including: Tier 2 Customer Support, Development, Maintenance, and Enhancements.
  • Manage SailPoint implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with scope and objectives.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Mentor and guide IAM engineers and developers, conducting code reviews
  • Organizes, plans, directs, staffs, and coordinates the overall program effort
  • Manage program risks and issues and taking corrective measurements and promoting best practices.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and implementation guides.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements, automation strategies, and tool enhancements to optimize IAM operations.
  • Lead the defining and researching the processes and technologies in identity and access management program governance (controls)
  • Gather requirements for enhancements and bug fixes in SailPoint IdentityIQ
  • Develop and manage an identity governance strategy and roadmaps.
  • The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems

What You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in Identity & Access Management in Federal agencies, with a minimum of THREE (3) years in SailPoint IdentityIQ implementations.
  • Knowledge of Java, BeanShell, XML, SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
  • Experience with lifecycle management, RBAC, provisioning, aggregation, and policy enforcement.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex IAM projects.
  • Demonstrated communications skills with all levels of management.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • SailPoint Certified IdentityIQ Engineer or Architect.
  • PMP and Agile Certifications highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of other IAM tools (e.g., Okta, CyberArk, Ping).

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com