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# Identity Governance Engineer

- **Company:** Optiv Inc
- **Location:** Circle, AK, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Active Directory, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Database Queries, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows Servers, MongoDB, MySQL, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Service Pack, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), SQL Databases, Web 2.0, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Openapi, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Postman, Backend, Information Technology, SailPoint, Restful APIs, BeanShell, Service Stack
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1782309/

## About the Role

* Strong troubleshooting and issue isolation skills
 * 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.

## Description

Optiv Security Operations is looking for a Sr. Identity Governance Engineer with a background administering identity governance platforms and their associated back-end technology stacks. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, administering, and supporting privileged access and identity governance solutions on behalf of Optiv's clients in accordance with established SLA/OLA guidelines.

How you'll make an 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.


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