Job description
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Platform Engineer
Seattle, WA
+months
Hybrid - Seattle Required.
(Preference onsite their first day! Not open to remote)
+ years of experience
Looking to potentially convert to full time employee.
PAM Platform Leadership: Serve as the primary technical expert for privileged access management solutions, including architecture, deployment, configuration, and optimization of password vaults and endpoint privilege management systems
Enterprise PAM Implementation: Design and execute large-scale PAM deployments across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure
Policy Development & Management: Create and maintain privilege elevation policies, credential rotation schedules, access request workflows, and governance rules aligned with security and compliance requirements
Integration & Automation: Integrate PAM solutions with ITSM platforms, SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, directory services, and other security infrastructure to create comprehensive privileged access workflows
Troubleshooting & Support: Provide expert-level technical support for PAM platform issues, performance optimization, privileged account onboarding, and user access requests
Security & Compliance: Ensure PAM implementations meet PCI DSS, and other requirements through proper audit trails, session recording and monitoring, and privileged account governance
Documentation & Training: Develop technical documentation, procedures, and training materials for internal teams and end users
Continuous Improvement: Monitor platform performance, evaluate new features, and implement best practices to enhance security posture and operational efficiency
Skills:
-+ years of hands-on experience implementing and managing enterprise PAM platforms such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea (Thycotic) in large-scale environments
Vendor certifications in one or more major PAM platforms (CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer, BeyondTrust Certified Implementation Engineer, Delinea certified professional, etc.) preferred
Deep expertise in privileged account discovery, credential management, password rotation, session management, and access request workflows using enterprise PAM solutions
Strong understanding of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, and PowerShell scripting
Experience with Linux/Unix system administration and shell scripting for cross-platform PAM deployments
Knowledge of networking fundamentals including protocols, ports, certificates, load balancing, and security hardening
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of identity and access protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth, SCIM, LDAP) and their integration with PAM solutions
Technical Skills:
PAM Platforms: Experience with major vendors (CyberArk Privileged Access Security, BeyondTrust Password Safe/EPM, Delinea Secret Server/Privilege Manager, Ping Identity PingOne Protect)
Operating Systems: Windows Server (//), Windows /, macOS, RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE
Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle for PAM backend configuration
Virtualization: Client vSphere, Hyper-V, cloud-based virtual machines
Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python for automation and integration tasks
Security Tools: Integration experience with vulnerability scanners, endpoint detection tools, and identity governance platforms
Required Skill Profession
Computer Occupations