Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure privileged access across the enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in PAM solutions and a strong understanding of information security best practices and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Privileged Access Management solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Thycotic/Delinea).
• Onboard, manage, and monitor privileged accounts and sessions across heterogeneous environments (Windows, Linux, Cloud, etc.).
• Define and enforce policies for privileged access in alignment with security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOX).
• Integrate PAM solutions with enterprise IAM, SIEM, and ticketing systems.
• Conduct periodic access reviews, audits, and risk assessments of privileged identities and credentials.
• Analyze and respond to incidents involving privileged access misuse or potential compromise.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and compliance teams to ensure secure and efficient PAM operations.
• Stay current with emerging PAM technologies, threat vectors, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Certifications

• CyberArk Defender/Sentry
• BeyondTrust Certified Implementation Engineer
• Thycotic PAM Certification
• CompTIA CySA+, Security+, or equivalent
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CISM