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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Identity Engineer, Contract - **Company:** 66DEGREES, INC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Python (Programming Language), OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Shell Script, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Google Cloud, Okta, Office365, System Availability, SailPoint, Restful APIs - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ad5ea3c06103fec5 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Public Cloud?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in technology or applicable experience. * Related certifications (e.g., GSEC, CISSP, GIAC, AWS) preferred. * 3+ years of experience within Identity and Access Management roles. * 5+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and O365 services and technology. * 3+ years of hands-on experience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud. * Experience with, but not excluded to: SAML, OID, OAuth, SCIM, MFA. * Experience working with and managing Active Directory / MS Entra ID. * Experience with at least one full SailPoint implementation preferred. * Experience with PowerShell, Python, shell scripting, XML, JSON, REST/SOAP. * Proficiency in developing custom connectors/adapters, configuring JML workflows, and configuring user access certification campaigns. * Working knowledge of Active Directory, MS Entra ID, and Okta. * Knowledge of information security identity standards, principles, and practices required. * Knowledge of industry security standards, guidelines, and regulatory/compliance requirements related to information security such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC2, PCI, SOX, etc. * Prioritization, decision-making, critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills. * Ability to work independently and in a team environment. ## Description The Security Identity Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and developing the SailPoint platform. 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