Nationwide Insurance

Specialist, Technology Engineer (Identity Access Management)

Nationwide Insurance$95K — $177K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Identity Access Management (IAM)
  • Strong technical knowledge of SailPoint IdentityIQ including engineering and applications support
  • Experience with automation, governance, and identity lifecycle management
  • Development skills in Java for integrating and enhancing IdentityIQ
  • Familiarity with REST APIs and various integration methods
  • Troubleshooting skills for connector and identity data issues
  • Knowledge of AI concepts applicable to IAM operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support and manage the IdentityIQ platform for internal identity management
  • Implement application onboarding and provisioning automation processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance governance and compliance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational incidents related to identity services
  • Develop and maintain identity lifecycle services ensuring audit readiness
  • Design and support enhancements to IAM dashboards and monitoring platforms
  • Conduct modernization efforts for IAM practices including control effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid time off (minimum of 18 days per year for new hires)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company-paid pension plan
  • Paid holidays and special paid time off days
  • Business casual work environment.
Full Job Description
This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Mondays & Wednesdays. Remote candidates may also be considered.

Nationwide is seeking a Specialist, Technology Engineer (Identity Access Management) to support the ISGA team with a strong focus on SailPoint IdentityIQ engineering, application onboarding, provisioning automation, governance controls, and production support. This is a specialist engineering role for a candidate who brings strong IdentityIQ, IAM, and development skills and can help improve identity lifecycle services, access governance, audit readiness, and platform reliability.

The role supports Nationwide's internal identity environment, including internal human identities, non-human identities, shared IDs, and secondary IDs. The engineer will work across IdentityIQ platform support, integrations, automation, troubleshooting, governance, and modernization efforts while partnering with product, operations, and application teams.

Key Skills and Responsibilities
  • Strong SailPoint IdentityIQ engineering experience, including configuration, workflows, rules, provisioning, and application onboarding
  • Strong IAM knowledge across joiner, mover, leaver processes, access governance, certification, provisioning, and deprovisioning
  • Experience supporting internal human identities, non-human identities, shared IDs, and secondary IDs
  • Strong Java development skills for IdentityIQ enhancements, custom logic, and integration development
  • Hands-on experience with REST APIs, file-based integrations, connector-driven integrations, and system troubleshooting
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across failed provisioning, task failures, connector issues, identity data issues, and operational incidents
  • Experience with SQL, JSON, XML, shell scripting, or similar developer tools used for automation and support
  • Experience with source control, CI/CD pipelines, code promotion, and automated deployment practices
  • Experience with production monitoring, dashboards, alerts, and service reliability for IAM platforms
  • Experience supporting governance requirements, audit controls, control effectiveness, and audit readiness
  • Familiarity with CCM controls, identity hygiene monitoring, and governance practices tied to access quality and compliance
  • Working knowledge of AI concepts and the ability to apply them to IAM operations, analysis, engineering productivity, and governance processes


Preferred Background
  • Experience supporting SailPoint IdentityIQ in a large enterprise environment
  • Experience with platform modernization and engineering process improvements
  • Experience improving IAM dashboards, alerting, and operational visibility
  • Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills


Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on IAM engineer with strong SailPoint IdentityIQ expertise, solid development and integration skills, and experience supporting secure, scalable identity services in a complex enterprise environment.

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Job Description Summary
If you're enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

The Technology Engineer delivers standard and custom supportable technology products based on Nationwide's architectural standards, technology roadmaps, industry trends and business requirements. You'll be focused on collaboration, data, systems, storage, middleware, network, security and contact center technology products. You're also accountable for the operational aspects and management for the above products in accordance with the business requirements and defined service level agreements (SLAs).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Creates and implements standard builds/templates for all technology platforms.
  • Drives requirements to meet current and future needs, tracks and reports capacity postures.
  • Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Analyzes reports and delivery recommendations to remediate capacity issues.
  • Implements capacity enhancements.
  • Designs standard and custom technology solutions for business partner projects, including pre-production testing, performance tuning, handoffs and certification.
  • Delivers technology/product optimization, migrations and management, including technology/product design, planning, power and environmental management.
  • Collaborates with others to develop meaningful metrics that drive fact-based decisions on a given product/environment/solution.
  • Conducts proactive system maintenance, disaster recovery planning, data backup and recovery as well as inventory, configuration and utility product management.
  • Executes production engineering processes, incident management, root cause analysis, problem management, change management, release management and knowledge management.
  • Provides production support for all technology platforms.
  • Provides oversight for technical labs and development environments.


May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager/Director Technology Engineering Manager/Technology Product Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or a related field is preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged (i.e.: AWS, Azure, scripting and development languages, delivery methods, security).

Experience: Four years of experience with moderately complex integrated solutions and an ability to develop and modify existing solutions for specialized needs. Experience with automation of solution configurations deployment and with system management processes and tools. Experience with concepts and solutions: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and Package Solutions.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong communication skills, knowledge of planning, management and execution of Accelerated Solutions Deliver framework, Information Security acumen. Influencing, negotiating and priority setting is needed. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resource Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting 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 and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Specialist, Technology Engineer - 777305 : $95,500.00-$177,500.00

The expected starting salary range for Specialist, Technology Engineer - 777305 : $95,500.00 - $143,500.00

About Nationwide Insurance

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company & Affiliated Companies is a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, Ohio. Nationwide has grown from a small mutual auto insurer owned by policyholders to one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world, with more than $158 billion in statutory assets.

Nationwide Insurance Careers

Join the Nationwide Insurance team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As one of the leading insurance and financial services providers, Nationwide offers unparalleled job opportunities that foster professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Nationwide Insurance, you’ll contribute to projects that impact lives and help communities thrive. You’ll work alongside a team of experts dedicated to upholding the highest standards in insurance and financial services. Our culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, driving us to achieve excellence in everything we do. Nationwide Insurance is not just about insurance; it’s about fostering an environment of continuous growth and innovation. With a variety of career paths available, from customer service to claims management, each position offers the chance to make a significant impact. Join Our Market-Leading Team Nationwide Insurance is home to some of the most dedicated professionals in the industry. Our team benefits from leadership that is committed to personal and professional development, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity for career advancement and skill enhancement. Innovate with Us Embrace the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that set industry standards. Nationwide’s commitment to innovation means constantly seeking out new ways to improve our services and processes, benefiting both our customers and our team members. Internship and Employment Opportunities Start your career with Nationwide Insurance through our internship programs or dive straight into a fulfilling career with vast employment opportunities. We are looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals ready to make a difference in the insurance industry. Diversity and Inclusion At Nationwide, diversity and inclusion are more than just words—they are principles guiding how we build our teams, cultivate leaders, and create a company that’s the right fit for every person inside of it. We offer diversity training and resources that promote an inclusive workplace. Benefits and Culture Nationwide Insurance is committed to supporting our team members’ well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. More than just benefits, our company culture encourages networking, mentorship, and community involvement. Career Development Invest in your future with Nationwide Insurance’s career development programs. From resume and interview workshops to advanced leadership training, we provide the tools to help you succeed and advance within the company. Stay Connected Join Our Team Explore the various positions available at Nationwide Insurance that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for new talent to join our professional network. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights—all from the people who work at Nationwide Insurance. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and the latest news tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Nationwide Insurance. Join Nationwide Insurance today and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
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