IAM Engineer (Directory Services)

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Milwaukee, WI
84K-157K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Start-Up Vibes with The Stability of a Fortune 100 Company.
The Role
The IAM Engineer will lead complex IAM projects, providing technical guidance and mentorship while collaborating with vendors. Responsibilities involve managing security frameworks, IAM tools, resolving issues, and ensuring continuous learning.
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At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
This is a hybrid position in Milwaukee. Will require onsite presence on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Summary
This role works under general supervision in a single IAM Domain, handling larger and more complex projects. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior personnel, stays updated with the latest IAM technologies and trends, and collaborates with third-party vendors to evaluate IAM tools and services. The roleholder possesses basic skills in requirements gathering and customer-centric thinking and can independently resolve moderately complex issues while seeking assistance for more challenging problems.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
*Works under general supervision within a single IAM Domain on larger, more complex projects
*Able to use problem-solving skills to resolve moderately complex issues independently but may need assistance from others for more complex issues
*Can perform advanced development tasks independently but may need assistance from others on the team for more complex issues
*Has a solid understanding of general security frameworks and delivery models
*Has a solid understanding of Identity & Access Management and tools within their IAM Domain
*Has a basic understanding of Identity & Access Management outside their IAM Domain and how their work impacts others.
*Possesses solid knowledge of engineering best practices within their IAM Domain
*Stays updated with the latest IAM technologies, trends, and emerging threats, and recommends necessary measures to mitigate risks.
*Participates in collaboration with third-party vendors and partners to evaluate IAM tools and services
*Partners with higher-level staff on complex issues
*Troubleshoot or analyze basic process issues, identify causes, and recommend efficiencies or provide formal reporting
*Basic skills of requirements gathering and seeing through the eyes of the customer
*Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to more junior personnel within their domain
*Exhibits appetite for continuous learning and improvement
Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or equivalent work experience within Information Technology
  • 3+ years of professional experience
  • Experience in supporting at least one of the following domains: Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), AWS, Active Directory.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership and drive solutions to completion, including automation, testing, and documentation.
  • Ability to explain technical complexities and solutions to multiple audiences.
  • Competency with one or more scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Java, Node.js, React, etc.
  • Demonstrate a continuous learning and improvement mindset.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology.


Desired skills and experience:

  • Experience with Git, Github, and/or Gitlab
  • Experience writing/debugging automation technology (IaC, Ansible, Terraform, EKS) within AWS
  • Existing certifications or willingness to pursue AWS DevOps practitioner, Azure Identity Administrator
  • Should have DevSecOps mindset


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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$84,350.00
Pay Range - End:
$156,650.00
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
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  • Flexible work schedules
  • Concierge service
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Employee resource groups

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Scrum
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Year Founded: 1857

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At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years.

Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs.

We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/

Why Work With Us

We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community. 

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