Principal Workforce Authentication Engineer

At AIG we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Principal Workforce Authentication Engineer to play your part in that transformation. Its an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Information Technology

At AIG technology is at the heart of everything we do from underwriting risks to processing claims. The Information Technology team equips our colleagues with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently and with the highest standards of excellence. The team is responsible for shielding the companys systems from security risks while designing technology strategies that enable AIGs businesses to achieve their goals. AIGs Information Technology functions include enterprise architecture software and systems engineering cybersecurity and technology risk and compliance.

How you will create an impact

As the Workforce Authentication Principal Engineer you will provide strategic direction and leadership for AIGs Workforce authentication program providing subject matter expertise and indepth knowledge of authentication products technologies and best practices. You will work with IAM architects IT developers and business unit application owners to implement workforce authentication solutions that are aligned with enterprise IT strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global Workforce authentication strategy that is aligned with overall Information Security Office (ISO) strategy organizational goals and industry best
• Help drive AIGs digital strategy through the integration of business applications to the Okta workforce solution
• Design implement manage and maintain Authentication solutions using Okta products
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define requirements target state processes and implementation plans
• Develop best practices around standardized management of access controls for external users
• Implement Web Access Management SSO MFA and API security solutions for internal application
• Participate in defining architecture and process standards for the identity management platform; Contribute to ongoing evolution and development of IAM strategies roadmaps and plans.
• Drive to leverage IAM product capabilities and services to maximum utilization. Assess and improve AIG IAM maturity across authentication services
• Experience in rolling out modern authentication MultiFactor Authentication (MFA) solutions such as Federation Mobile Push Biometrics Phoneasatoken methods FIDO compliant MFA OAuth OIDC and TOTP
• Ability to think strategically balancing long and shortterm priorities
• Work with business aligned IT managers to understand business requirements enterprise IT standards and other considerations that influence how IAM solutions and services should perform and operate
• Work with the broader IT organizations to interpret policies and standards ensuring policies and standards are properly followed by new and existing IAM solutions
• Ensure the Workforce authentication strategy aligns with the overall security strategy industry trends regulatory requirements and market expectations to ensure it allows our colleagues to serve their customers in an effective reliable and safe way.
• Ensure Authentication platform complies with relevant security standards regulations and industry frameworks. Conduct regular audits and assessments.
• Establish and execute incident response plans for Workforce incidents staying current on emerging threats and vulnerabilities and proactively implementing risk mitigation measures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders technology teams and vendors.
• Provide support and guidance in solving complex authentication authorization and integration problems
• Provide regular reporting and performance metrics to senior management on the Authentication program

What youll need to succeed

• BA/BS in Cybersecurity Information Technology or related field; advanced degree preferred Computer Science Computer Engineering or Related Field
• 12 years of IT experience with 8 years experience in Workforce authentication engineering and strong Okta implementation experience
• Sound knowledge and experience in Enterprise Architecture Strategy and IT Security
• Strong understanding of cloud IAM and Customer IAM
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Okta certified Ping Certified Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or other IT certifications) is a plus
• Indepth knowledge of Workforce authentication principles and best practices.
• Ability to lead projects through full lifecycle including requirements gathering architecture and design scoping implementation and operationalization
• Excellent leadership communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop solutions
• Experience managing global teams that include employees and vendors
• Ability to guide teams through complex issues and drive resolution for issues.
• Ability to build project plans translate directives and present project deliverables to upper management
• Experience managing vendors driving SLAs
• Understanding of IAM relevant technical security skills such as Identity Governance Single Sign On and authentication MultiFactor Authentication Microsoft and AD tools for Access Management and controls Privileged access management and AWS security
• Sound knowledge and experience in Enterprise Architecture Strategy and IT Security
• Sound understanding of regulatory requirements and standards such as NYDFS GDPR FISMA PCI HIPAA SOX FICA etc.
• Advanced understanding of the broader impact of Information Security from a business perspective
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with many levels of management and across multiple lines of business and corporate functions
• Skilled in handling stressful situations with perseverance and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders

Ready to step up to new challenges We would love to hear from you.

For positions based in Jersey City NJ the base salary range is $126000$171000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition were proud to offer a range of competitive benefits a summary of which can be viewed here: 2025 Benefits Summary

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At AIG our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in whats most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health wellbeing and financial securityas well as your professional developmentto bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the worlds most farreaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us across our operations we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver everbetter solutions to our customers. At AIG you can go further to support individuals businesses and communities helping them to manage risk respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset our people through continuous learning and development in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

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