Specialist, Technology Engineer (Identity Access Management)

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. 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. #LI-AC1 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. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law. NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. 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 At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can feel the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're a great place to work, too, and let us know – can you see yourself at Nationwide? Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.