SailPoint Architect

Why you’ll love working here:

• high-performance, people-focused culture

• our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth

• membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

• competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, and newly extended maternity/parental leave top of 26 weeks)

• optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%

• yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars

• access to an annual wellness reimbursement program for health and wellness-related expenses for permanent and temporary employees

• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

Our Information Security group is looking for an experienced individual who can fill a permanent, fulltime SailPoint Architect, Identity and Access Management role.  The SailPoint Architect, IAM, will report into the Director of Identity Security & Access Management and is responsible for the overall implementation and expansion of HOOPP’s SailPoint system.

This role is directly involved in the strategic direction for Identity Governance & Administration at HOOPP and requires in-depth knowledge of Identity concepts and systems, specifically with SailPoint. The role will provide architectural and technical guidance for the team and ensure that HOOPP’s goals with access management within SailPoint are met.  The Architect must be capable of solving problems within the complex technical solution, guiding, influencing the team to deliver optimal technical solutions, and operationalizing an ongoing rollout of SailPoint. They will ensure that the strategy is executed and delivered contributing to the strategic goals of the organization.

What you will do:

Technical and Operational Support:

• Integrate multiple identity management systems with authoritative sources and target applications

• Evaluate an existing SailPoint implementation and analyze gaps

• Research, design, and implement solutions for connecting SailPoint to various custom, SaaS, vendor-managed, and legacy applications

• Suggest best practices in an IGA and build a roadmap for how to deploy additional value-add features

• Apply troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex, cross functional issues in a multi-source environment

• Implement new Lifecycle States, Roles, Access Profiles, as required and as new requirements are discovered

• Experience with Identity Directories (LDAP, AD, HRIS systems, etc.)

• Ability to translate technical Identity Governance concepts for non-technical audiences

• Web development related skills for integrating applications with SailPoint

Leadership and Strategic Vision:

• Provide architectural and technical guidance for the team Provide leadership, architectural and technical guidance for the team and ensure that HOOPP’s goals with access management within SailPoint are met

• Partner with the Director on the roadmap. The Architect must be capable of solving problems within the complex technical solution, guiding, influencing the team to deliver optimal technical solutions, and operationalizing an ongoing rollout of SailPoint. They will ensure that the strategy is executed and delivered contributing to the strategic goals of the organization.

• Advocate and participate in the continuous improvement of the SailPoint system.

• Collaborate with leadership, business, and departmental teams to support operations and deliver projects and services. 

• Promote cross-functionality within the team by serving as a role model in IGA practices

• Partner with the Product/Service Owner to help establish objectives and key results, maintaining focus on high-priority InfoSec and/or organizational priorities. 

• Introduce strategic ideas and foster big picture thinking within the team, assisting in goal setting, establishing benchmarks, and ensuring compliance. 

• Mentor colleagues, dedicating time to their technical development and knowledge sharing across departments. 

• Guide teams through large, ambiguous, and intricate projects, offering innovative solutions with minimal supervision. 

• Effectively communicate complex concepts, encourage diverse perspectives, and facilitate informed decision-making within the team. 

Agile Scrum Practices and Collaboration: 

• Actively participates in Agile Scrum practices including daily standups, backlog refinement, planning, and sprint retrospectives. 

• Creates a safe, supportive, and participatory environment that fosters ongoing mutual respect among team members. 

What you bring:

• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Identity Access Management (IAM)

• Minimum of 3 years in an architecture or development leadership role. 

• SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer required; Additional security certifications such as CISSP recommended

• Deep understanding of IAM technologies and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect). 

• Proven experience with cloud-based IAM solutions and services. 

• Experience managing projects in an agile framework 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of taking end-to-end ownership. 

• Innovative, motivated, and a quick thinker. 

• Collaborative team player adept at building relationships. 

• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing business needs. 

• Passionate about driving growth and supporting business objectives through technical excellence