Northwestern Mutual

Lead Cloud IAM Engineer

Northwestern Mutual

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MilwaukeeNew YorkWisconsinUnited States

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Salary

💰 $126,000 - $234,000 per year

Job Level

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