Northwestern Mutual

Principal IAM Engineer

Northwestern Mutual

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Milwaukee • New York, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $135,800 - $252,200 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSCloudJavaPython

About the role

  • Own the end ‑ to ‑ end technical design of IAM services
  • Lead design and implementation of IAM integrations for SaaS, on ‑ prem, and AWS cloud platforms
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex IAM engineering issues
  • Partner with security architecture, infrastructure, application, and HR/IT teams
  • Define IAM engineering standards, patterns, and reference architectures
  • Lead modernization initiatives
  • Contribute to audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reviews
  • Mentor and coach IAM engineers and analysts

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in information security or infrastructure engineering
  • At least 5 years of hands-on-keyboard experience with core IAM platforms
  • Deep expertise with the majority of our IAM stack
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory
  • Extensive experience implementing federation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2)
  • Proven track record designing and implementing IAM solutions in hybrid multi-cloud environments
  • Experience with secrets management solutions
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (such as PowerShell, Python, or Java)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts
  • Exceptional sense of ownership and the ability to work with a limited set of requirements
  • Experience leading large-scale IAM programs
  • Prior responsibility as a technical lead or architect for IAM
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
IAM servicesIAM integrationsMicrosoft Entra IDActive DirectorySAMLOIDCOAuth2secrets managementPowerShellPython
Soft skills
communication skillsownershipmentoringcoachingproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiptechnical guidanceadaptabilitycritical thinking