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Our customers include global financial institutions, government entities, critical infrastructure operators, and pharmaceutical enterprises.\nAs a Solution Architect in our Japan Professional Services team, you will serve as the lead technical authority for designing, integrating, and deploying SailPoint’s identity governance solutions-spanning our on-premises enterprise platform (IdentityIQ) and our SaaS platform (Identity Security Cloud / Atlas) with a focus on our Cloud Solution.\nIn Japan, this role carries a strategic dual mission:\n Direct Technical Authority: Architecting robust, scalable identity governance frameworks for leading Japanese enterprises, ensuring optimal lifecycle management, RBAC/ABAC models, and regulatory compliance (including J-SOX).\n Partner Ecosystem Enablement: Guiding, upskilling, and governing certified Japanese System Integrators (SIs) and Global System Integrators (GSIs) to ensure co-delivered projects meet global architectural benchmarks.\nCore Responsibilities & Allocation\nArchitectural Design & Deployment Leadership (40%)\nLead effective technical requirement discovery sessions with Japanese enterprise stakeholders; translate complex business use cases into robust identity architecture, data schemas, and integration designs.\nAuthor comprehensive architecture blueprints: High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), Data Mapping, and Integration Specifications.\nDesign and implement complex integrations between SailPoint and target enterprise systems (Active Directory, LDAP, Entra ID, SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, AWS, Azure, GCP).\nGuide both core workflow/rule development (Java, BeanShell, SQL) and modern SaaS extension development (REST APIs, SCIM, TypeScript/NodeJS, Webhooks).\nDelivery Governance & Enablement (25%)\nEducate and enable tier-1 Japanese implementation partners (such as CTC, NTT DATA, Hitachi Solutions, Fujitsu, and GSIs) on SailPoint deployment methodology, product architectures, and configuration best practices.\nPerform technical code reviews, design audits, and architecture sign-offs on partner-led or SailPoint-led customer implementations.\nAct as the senior technical escalation contact during critical project phases, proof-of-concept (PoC) transitions, and production cutovers.\nProject Scoping & Delivery Assurance (20%)\nCollaborate with Engagement Managers, Project Managers and peer Solution Architects to define project scope, work breakdown structures (WBS), estimates, and technical risk mitigation plans.\nSIT planning based on requirements and HLD, and development of comprehensive test cases.\nReviewing configurations and code created by consultants and implementers, and providing support for their technical growth.\nSteer user acceptance testing (UAT), performance tuning, security vulnerability remediation, and production cutover planning.\nKeep project technical scope deviations within defined tolerances (≤10%≤10%).\nClient Advisory & Cross-Functional Feedback (15%)\nAct as a trusted technical advisor for Japanese IT Directors, CISOs, and enterprise architects, translating identity governance principles (RBAC, SoD, least-privilege) into strategic roadmaps.\nAct as the voice of the Japanese customer to Global Product and Engineering teams, facilitate the localization of content, or advocating for localization features, character encoding standards, and regional cloud capabilities.\nPerformance Roadmap\nDay 1-30: Ramp-Up & Product Immersion\nComplete comprehensive product training on SailPoint IdentityIQ and Identity Security Cloud (ISC).\nReview SailPoint deployment archives in English and Japanese language, standard partner co-delivery models, and regional project repositories.\nEstablish working cadence with local Japan Sales Engineering, APJ Professional Services leadership, and local account teams.\nDay 31-60: Certification & Shadowing\n Milestone: Attain official SailPoint Certified Engineer credential (IdentityIQ or Identity Security Cloud).\nShadow a Senior Architect on two active Japanese enterprise customer engagements across discovery and design phases.\nDeliver an internal technical simulation (architecture presentation and custom connector design) to APJ peers.\nDemonstrate ability to make use of relevant internal messaging channels, email distribution lists, AI tool and other online resources to request and gain a basic level of self--sufficiency in locating relevant information, validating the understanding on SailPoint technologies and internal processes.\nDay 61-90: Autonomous Engagement\n Milestone: Assume lead architect accountability for an active customer onboarding or expansion engagement in Japan.\nConduct first independent design review for an authorized implementation partner.\nRamp billable/customer advisory utilization to target run rate (65%-75%65%-75%).\nDay 91-180: Delivery Maturity & Partner Workshop\nGuide at least one enterprise project to milestone sign-off with customer satisfaction (CSAT)≥90%≥90%.\nOrganize and co-lead a dedicated technical enablement and best-practices workshop for partner engineers in Tokyo.\nAttain secondary SailPoint Solution Architect certification.\nDay 181-365: Trusted Advisor & Ecosystem Leadership\nDeliver multiple successful enterprise go-lives on schedule.\nContribute at least two reusable assets (Solution Design document, custom connector template, localization guideline, or best-practice whitepaper) to the APJ PS asset library.\nRecognized as a trusted technical advisor by Japanese customers and certified partner leadership.\nCandidate Profile & Requirements\nRequired Experience\nProfessional Track Record: 5-7+ years in enterprise software, systems integration, or IT consulting, including 3+ years directly leading enterprise software implementations.\n Core Backend & Scripting Stack: Strong programming proficiency in Java, BeanShell/JavaScript, SQL, and relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).\n Identity & Directory Fundamentals: Hands-on experience with Active Directory (AD / Entra ID), LDAP directories, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC/ABAC) methodologies.\n Web & Integration Protocols: Working proficiency with REST APIs, SCIM, XML, SOAP, JSON, and Web/Application Servers (Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss).\nOperating Systems: Experience deploying and configuring solutions on Windows Server and Linux/Unix distributions.\nPreferred Technical Capabilities\n Modern SaaS & Cloud Extensions: Experience with NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, and front-end frameworks (React, Angular) for custom cloud integrations.\n Cloud Infrastructure: Working knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (IaaS/PaaS).\n Identity Product Knowledge: Direct experience with SailPoint (IdentityIQ / Identity Security Cloud) or competitive IAM/IGA platforms (Oracle OIG, IBM Security Verify, Saviynt, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra ID).\nEnterprise Target Applications: Experience integrating complex enterprise applications such as SAP ERP, Workday, ServiceNow, or Salesforce.\nLanguage Competencies (Japan)\nJapanese: Native. Must be capable of conducting technical discovery workshops in Japanese, authoring detailed Japanese technical documentation, and communicating effectively with senior enterprise stakeholders.\nEnglish: Professional Working proficiency. Capable of engaging in global engineering standups, reading technical release notes, collaborating with international escalation engineers, and completing corporate training.\nEducation & Certifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.\n Certifications (Advantageous): \nSailPoint Certified Engineer / Solution Architect\nCISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)\nAWS / Azure Solutions Architect Associate or Professional\nTOGAF certification\nWorking Conditions & Travel\n Workplace Model: Hybrid (Tokyo office / Work from Home).\n Travel Requirements: Approximately 20%-30% domestic travel (primarily Kanto metropolitan area, with occasional trips to Kansai/Nagoya) for high-touch customer workshops and partner sessions. Occasional international travel for regional APJ meetings or global training.\nSailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.\nAlternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact  or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations. 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