Senior Identity Governance Engineer

Optiv

Sr. Identity Governance Engineer role focused on maintaining and supporting identity governance solutions.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Montana, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in identity governance technologies, including SailPoint ISC and Saviyant, with a strong focus on incident response, compliance auditing, and technical documentation. Proficient in managing both Windows Server and Unix/Linux systems, alongside database querying and scripting capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Identity Governance TechnologiesActive Directory AdministrationDatabase Querying (SQL, MySQL, MongoDB)Incident Response and TroubleshootingIdentity Certifications

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Hard Skills

SailPoint ISCSaviyantLDAP DirectoriesWindows Server OSUnix/Linux SystemsSQLRESTSOAPPostmanPowershell

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Diagnostic ToolsData Parsing MethodsCommand Line InterfaceConfiguration BackupsError Log Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

MCSEMS AzureCISSPCEHCHFISSCPCCSPITIL

Industry Keywords

NOCSOCITILSDLCDevOpsCompliance CampaignsIncident ResolutionRCASOPsReference Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJavaScriptLinuxMongoDBMySQLPythonSDLCSOAPSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary technical responder for incidents and requests pertaining to various technologies including, but not limited to: SailPoint ISC and Saviyant
Perform discovery audits and work with clients to develop certification and compliance campaigns and reporting.
Collect logs, analyze failure situations, troubleshoot issues, and implement known solutions while maintaining established OLAs/SLAs.
Document incident resolutions, RCA/RFOs, and SOPs, design specifications, and reference architecture as needed.
Perform routine changes and maintenance including hotfix and security patching, device reboots, and configuration backups.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years’ experience implementing, administering, and supporting identity governance technologies and related infrastructure within the identity field
3-5 years’ experience querying and binding objects within LDAP directories the identity field
3-5 years’ experience with Active Directory objects, architecture, and back-end infrastructure
Experience remotely administering both Windows Server OS and Unix/Linux-based systems from a command line interface (MCSE and/or MS Azure certifications a plus)
Familiarity with diagnostic tools and analyzing data (Analyzing Error Logs)
3-5 years’ proficiency with database querying languages and methods (SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc)
Familiarity with Web 2.0 data parsing methods and protocols (REST, SOAP, OpenAPI, XML, JSON, etc)
Familiarity with applicable scripting languages (Postman, Powershell, Beanshell, Javascript, Python, etc)
Must possess or be able to obtain Identity certifications on hire
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Relevant industry certifications highly desired (e.g. CISSP, CEH, CHFI, SSCP, CCSP, etc)
Familiarity with ITIL, SDLC, and DevOps procedures and best practices (ITIL certifications a plus)
Prior experience or familiarity with a NOC/SOC-type working environment highly desired.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)