Senior Engineer -Customer Identity Access management (CIAM) at NielsenIQ

About the Role

NielsenIQ is seeking a skilled and driven Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) Engineer to support the modernization of our global customer identity platform and advance the maturity of our CIAM program. This role is instrumental in engineering, implementing, and optimizing customer identity solutions that ensure secure, seamless, and scalable digital experiences.

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 Okta’s 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