Senior Engineer Customer Identity Access management (CIAM)

Senior Engineer -Customer Identity Access management (CIAM)

NielsenIQ is seeking a skilled and driven Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM)  Sr. Engineer to support modernization of our global customer identity platform and advance maturity of CIAM program. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in engineering implementing and optimizing customer identity solutions that ensure secure seamless and scalable digital experiences. This role demands a blend of clear business-level communication acumen cross-functional collaboration champion secure yet frictionless customer identity experiences across the organization with business outcomes mindset. Exceptional interpersonal skills and polished written and spoken English are essential. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support development architecture and implementation of end-to-end CIAM solutions using Okta Identity Cloud or comparable technologies focusing on features like Single Sign-On (SSO) Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Universal Directory and Lifecycle Management. 
• Identification of and recommendations for leading digital experiences to serve as benchmarks for clients CIAM future state. 
• Develop and manage secure API access strategies leveraging OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect protocols to protect customer data and services. 
• Utilize Oktas APIs and SDKs to build custom integrations with third-party applications ensuring seamless user experiences across platforms. 
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to design and implement user-friendly authentication flows including social login options and passwordless authentication methods. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams mentor junior engineers and work closely with business stakeholders to align CIAM solutions with business objectives. 
• Evaluate current processes against the defined industry and leading practices including industry standards such as the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-63; Digital Authentication NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and NIST SP 800-53; Security and Privacy Controls 
• Research emerging IAM technologies including new products services protocols and standards to inform procurement and development strategies. 
• On Call Rotation as required 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years in IAM with at least 3 years of CIAM product configuration/ development preferred. 
• Subject matter expert in SAML Oauth OIDC JWT or other industry standard authentication and/or authorization solutions and experience with scripting languages such as JavaScript and PowerShell. 
• Experience with developing patterns on API security and creating CIAM capabilities as service-based architecture. 
• CIAM domain expertise building strategic business partnerships aligning solutions with current objectives and emerging industry trends influencing priorities and actively sharing knowledge with colleagues. 
• Strong communicator who translates complex technical concepts into clear business-friendly language. 
• Proven experience integrating enterprise identity services within leading cloud platforms including AWS and Microsoft Azure. 
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate across functional boundaries distill core issues and proactively engage stakeholders to provide targeted support. 
• Desirable Certifications: Okta Certified Professional Okta Certified Administrator or Okta Certified Developer.  
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with strong spoken and written English. 
• Flexibility to accommodate working across different time-zones. 

Additional Information :

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms. 
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family. 
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools. 
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ

NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

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At NIQ we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion please visit the  Work :

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