Sailpoint Engineer / Information Technologist III
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Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 14
Major Administrative Unit / College: Information Technology Services
Department: Msu It Enterprise Services 40000482
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Information Technology, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title
Sailpoint Engineer
Position Summary
The IAM Platforms team provides secure, reliable identity and access management services for the MSU community and is modernizing the technologies and processes used to manage identity and access across the University.
Reporting to the IAM Platforms Manager, the SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer will provide hands-on engineering for MSU's SailPoint IdentityIQ platform. Responsibilities include developing and supporting identity lifecycle workflows, provisioning, connectors and application integrations; onboarding applications; implementing access governance capabilities; troubleshooting complex platform and integration issues; supporting upgrades and production operations; maintaining technical documentation; and contributing to the transition of legacy identity and access management capabilities to SailPoint. The engineer will also share technical knowledge and help build sustainable internal expertise for long-term operation of the platform.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience implementing, engineering, administering, or integrating enterprise identity and access management systems and services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience engineering SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions, including identity lifecycle workflows, application onboarding and integrations, provisioning, access governance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and production support; experience developing or supporting IdentityIQ customizations using technologies such as Java, BeanShell, XML, REST APIs, and source control; experience integrating identity governance platforms with enterprise applications and authoritative identity sources; strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; and demonstrated ability to document solutions and transfer technical knowledge to other team members.
Required Application Materials
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is an off dated position for three years from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Website
www.tech.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends November 3, 2026, at 11:55 PM
Advertised: Oct 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 10, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
