Sailpoint IIQ Migration Engineer position

W2 Contract to Hire - We can not use Corp to Corp (C2C) FULLY REMOTE 6 month W2 Contract position Rate: $65-70/hr. with benefits Targeted Skill Set for Migration

• 7–8 years experience with Sailpoint IIQ at least 2 full-lifecycle IIQ migrations completed.
• Deep understanding of IIQ Schema changes between versions (e.g., 7.x to 8.x).
• Expert in XML parsing and automated deployment of IIQ artifacts using SSD or SSB.
• Advanced ability to debug Database/Hibernate layer issues during high-volume data moves.
• Ability to work under tight migration windows and communicate risks to leadership.

We are seeking a high-caliber SailPoint IIQ Expert for a critical 6 month engagement to lead the technical migration from our legacy IIQ infrastructure to a modernized, high-availability environment. The ideal candidate has experience with large-scale IGA migrations and can ensure a seamless transition of identities, entitlements, and complex workflows with zero downtime.

• Infrastructure Transition: Lead the migration of SailPoint objects (Applications, Rules, Workflows, Tasks) from legacy versions to the latest IIQ 8.x+ framework.
• Code Refactoring: Audit and refactor legacy Bean Shell scripts and custom Java libraries to ensure compatibility with modernized APIs and performance standards.
• Data Integrity & Reconciliation: Design and execute data migration scripts to move Identity Cubes and historical Audit/Archive data while maintaining referential integrity.
• Environment Validation: Perform rigorous Sandbox, UAT, and Production cutover activities, including smoke testing and troubleshooting synchronization issues post‑migration.
• Connector Modernization: Transition legacy "out‑of‑the‑box" connectors to modern REST/SCIM‑based integrations where applicable.
• Documentation: Create a comprehensive "As‑Built" document and a handover runbook for the permanent operations team.