
Lead Cloud IAM Engineer
Northwestern Mutual
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milwaukee • New York • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $126,000 - $234,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Works under minimal supervision within the Cloud domain within the IAM Department on larger and complex projects
- Able to perform the most advanced development tasks within their domain independently but may need assistance from others when working outside of their IAM Domain
- Handles very high complex issues independently but may need assistance from others on team for more the most complex issues
- Has a solid understanding of general security frameworks and delivery models
- Begins to master multiple IAM Domains
- Defines how Identity & Access Management and tools should be used within their IAM Domain(s)
- Contributes to overall IAM Strategy for domain(s) they represent
- Defines knowledge of engineering best practices within their IAM Domain(s)
- Has an advanced understanding of Identity & Access Management outside of their IAM Domain and how their work impacts others
- Leads the architecture of IAM solutions, considering scalability, security, and usability requirements within their domain(s)
- Stays updated with the latest IAM technologies, trends, and emerging threats, and proactively implement necessary measures to mitigate risks
- Leads collaboration with third-party vendors and partners to evaluate IAM tools and services
- Advanced skills of requirements gathering and seeing through the eyes of the customers and aligns technical objectives to business objectives
- Able to troubleshoot or analyze the most advanced process issues, identify cause, and recommend efficiencies or provide formal reporting
- Provides recommendations to higher level staff of how to resolve new or complex issues
- Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to their IAM Domain and more junior IAM personnel outside of their domain
- Exhibits appetite for continuous learning and improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information systems or equivalent work experience in the IT field
- 6-8 years of professional experience required
- Experience architecting and securing enterprises within public cloud environments, AWS preferred
- Experience in the following domains: Directory Services (SSO/Federation, Active Directory, Azure, AWS), Identity Governance & Administration (Sailpoint IIQ, Access Certifications), Privileged Access, Client Identity and Access Management
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications are highly desirable
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Identity & Access ManagementIAM architecturerequirements gatheringtroubleshootingsecurity frameworkscloud securityenterprise architectureprocess analysisengineering best practicesrisk mitigation
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcontinuous learningcustomer alignmentproblem-solvingindependent workcommunicationguidanceadaptability
Certifications
CISSPCISM