IAM Engineer Product Owner

About the Job:

As the IAM Engineer Product Owner you will work with minimal supervision in IAM, focusing on larger and complex projects. They possess an advanced understanding of Identity & Access Management and comprehend the impact of their work on others. They have a solid understanding of general security frameworks and delivery models and exhibit a continuous learning mindset. They excel in requirements gathering, customer-centric thinking, and aligning technical objectives with business objectives. They provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship not only within their IAM Domain but also to junior personnel outside of their domain. They lead collaboration with third-party vendors, stay updated with the latest IAM technologies and threats, and proactively implement risk mitigation measures.

What You'll Do:

• Works under minimal supervision within IAM on larger and complex projects
• Contributes to overall IAM Strategy for domain(s) they represent
• 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
• Defines how Identity & Access Management and tools should be used within their IAM Domain(s)
• Has an advanced understanding of Identity & Access Management and how their work impacts others.
• Defines knowledge of engineering best practices within their IAM Domain(s)
• 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 technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship
• Exhibits appetite for continuous learning and improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable presenting to all organizational levels.
• Translate strategies into actionable business plans.

What you'll Bring to the Role:

• 6-8 years of professional experience required
• Experience in the IAM domain
• Strong experience with engineering best practices to include analyzing, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting software solutions, and/or infrastructure implementations/upgrades.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing IAM solutions, including integration with various systems and platforms.
• Strong ability to identify and set security practices.
• Advanced ability to explain technical solutions to technical and non-technical teams.
• Advanced documentation, testing and automation skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work with a limited set of requirements.
• Advanced ability to align technical needs to business processes.
• Advanced ability to prioritize work based on business objectives.
• Advanced ability to breakdown work to deliver value incrementally.
• Experience preferred with Agile methodologies/DevOps environment.

What Sets you apart:

• Access Management Tools & Technologies (NM) - (Advanced)
• Adaptive Communication (NM) - (Advanced)
• Analytical Thinking (NM) - (Expert)
• Continuous Improvement (NM) - (Advanced)
• Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - (Expert)
• Identity & Access Management Industry Standards (NM) - (Expert)
• Strategic Thinking (NM) - (Advanced)

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and help us shape the future of investment products at Northwestern Mutual.

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Skills

Compliance (NM) - Advanced, Customer Centricity (NM) - Advanced, Security Practices (NM) - Advanced, Strategic Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Talent Development & Planning (NM) - Beginner, Strategic Vision & Planning (NM) - Beginner, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Expert, Continuous Improvement (NM) - Advanced, Business Automation (NM) - Expert, Cloud Deployment Models (NM) - Advanced, Accountability (NM) - Beginner, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Advanced, Identity Protocols (NM) - Advanced, Analytical Thinking (NM) - Expert, Technical Problem Solving (NM) - Expert, DevSecOps (NM) - Advanced, Stakeholder Relationship (NM) - Advanced, Learning Agility & Critical Thinking (NM) - Advanced, Access Management Tools & Technologies (NM) - Advanced, Business Influence (NM) - Beginner, Identity & Access Management Industry Standards (NM) - Expert

FIND YOUR FUTURE

We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups