PAM Engineer

Job#: 3043341

Job Description:
PAM Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a PAM Engineer to support and enhance privileged access controls across enterprise Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) for Linux, SSH key lifecycle management, and Linux access security. This role will focus on securing privileged access, enforcing least-privilege principles, and supporting enterprise authentication and identity management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) for Linux, including policy creation, privilege elevation controls, and endpoint security configurations.
• Manage the full SSH key lifecycle, including provisioning, rotation, auditing, governance, and key retirement.
• Implement and maintain privileged access controls and least-privilege security models across Linux environments.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and identity management teams to support enterprise access management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PAM-related standards, procedures, and operational best practices.
• Support Linux authentication and access management processes within enterprise environments.
• Perform security assessments and recommend improvements to strengthen privileged access controls.
• Assist with Linux system hardening and compliance initiatives.
• Automate administrative and operational tasks using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to privileged access, authentication, and access control mechanisms.

Required Qualifications
Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) for Linux.
• Experience managing SSH key lifecycle management, including key provisioning, rotation, governance, and auditing.
• Experience implementing and supporting Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls in enterprise environments.
• Strong Linux administration experience, preferably with RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Oracle Linux, or Ubuntu.
• Experience with PAM framework configuration, sudo policies, and Linux privilege management.
• Familiarity with Active Directory integrations, SSSD, LDAP, and Kerberos.
• Experience with automation tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Understanding of Linux hardening, security best practices, and access control frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with broader CyberArk PAM solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise IAM and privileged access governance programs.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust and least-privilege security principles.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments.

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