PAM/PKI Engineer

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.

About the role

COUNTRY Financial is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our Privileged Access Management (PAM) & Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Team. This position will help safeguard the organization’s information by designing, implementing, and maintaining PAM/PKI solutions ensuring data confidentiality and integrity, as well as cryptographic compliance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with enterprise-level PAM tools (e.g., Password Vaulting, Secrets Management) and PKI technologies (e.g., Certificate Authorities, HSMs, digital certificate lifecycle management), and will demonstrate an eagerness to continuously learn and grow, while actively contributing to a collaborative team environment to drive shared success.

This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise-grade PAM and PKI solutions that align with evolving business and security requirements. The role collaborates closely with IT Security Analysts and Enterprise Architects to ensure adherence to technical and cybersecurity standards. It spans the full technology lifecycle—from design and build to deployment and maintenance—ensuring that solutions are secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-effective.

How does this role make an impact?

- Design, build, implement, and support COUNTRY’s IT solutions. - Ensure IT solutions meet requirements for security, availability, capacity, resiliency, and performance in a way that is efficient and supportable, reducing overall support costs. - Understand industry leading solutions and trends for assigned technologies and applying those as appropriate for COUNTRY. - Understand business needs and partnering with appropriate IT counterparts to recommend technology solutions. - Establish and maintain an IT multi-year strategy with a focus on continuous improvement. Create and maintain solutions architecture artifacts and other strategy and system documentation.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services, OpenSSL, and digital certificate lifecycle management, with experience in applying these technologies in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge and experience with integrating PAM solutions with enterprise systems, directories, and applications.
• Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM), encryption, and authentication protocols/patterns.
• Knowledge and experience with a range of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Sharp analytical and troubleshooting abilities, design, excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced development environment, capable of multi-tasking effectively.
• Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

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Base Pay Range:

$112,800-$155,100

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay:

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!