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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IIQ Architect - Pre-award - **Company:** CDW - **Location:** Tulsa, OK, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $205,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, System Availability, Information Technology, SailPoint - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88129176/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity and 8+ years of Identity & Access Management (IAM) experience in, Federal government environments or private industry, OR 12 years of IAM experience * Proven expertise in: * Designing multi-tier architectures for large-scale enterprise environments * Implementing IAM solutions within complex government ecosystems * Strong knowledge of: * NIST 800-63 (Digital Identity Guidelines) * Federal identity and access management frameworks * Ability to obtain or currently hold a Public Trust security clearance (or higher) * U.S. Citizenship required * SailPoint Certified Architect (IdentityIQ), is a plus. * Experience designing IAM solutions aligned with Federal ICAM frameworks, is a plus. * Background supporting federal civilian agencies or regulated industries, is a plus., We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances-not replaces-human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) Architect to support a federal civilian client based in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a hands-on, onsite role (5 days/week) requiring a U.S. Citizen with deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) across large-scale enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience architecting and delivering secure, scalable IAM solutions, particularly within government or highly regulated environments. This individual will play a critical role in designing end-to-end identity governance frameworks aligned to Federal ICAM standards and modern security best practices. What You Will Do * Design and architect the end-to-end SailPoint IdentityIQ (IIQ) environment, including: * High Availability (HA) architectures * Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies * Define and implement a scalable Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) strategy, transitioning the organization from: * Manual entitlement management * To a structured, automated "birthright" access model * Lead integration efforts between SailPoint and enterprise security tools, ensuring: * Seamless interoperability * Compliance with federal security frameworks * Partner with Agency Leads and stakeholders to: * Translate business and mission requirements into technical solutions * Ensure alignment with Federal ICAM standards * Provide architectural leadership and guidance across: * IAM strategy * Identity lifecycle governance * Access certification and policy enforcement ## Related Videos - [Architecting the Future: Leveraging AI, Cloud, and Data for Business Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1096-architecting-the-future-leveraging-ai-cloud-and-data-for-business-success) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - GraalVM in action, Static Analysis insights and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1723-wearedevelopers-live-graalvm-in-action-static-analysis-insights-and-more) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Trustworthy AI Starts at Deployment: 5 Checks Before You Ship](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/753-trustworthy-ai-starts-at-deployment-5-checks-before-you-ship)