Privilege Access Management (PAM) Engineer

Privilege Access Management (PAM) Engineer

Location: Remote

Need active security clearance

As a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding sensitive systems and data by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure access solutions. Your primary responsibility will be to manage and enhance privileged access controls across diverse environments, ensuring compliance with security policies and industry standards. You will work with tools and processes such as secrets management systems, SSH, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), and PKI certificates to secure privileged accounts and manage access lifecycles. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, enforce access policies, and streamline workflows for privileged account management.

To excel in this role, you will need a strong background in Linux and Windows administration, as these platforms form the foundation of many privileged access systems. Experience with identity directories and access control mechanisms will be essential for integrating and managing user authentication and authorization. Your expertise in implementing and managing secrets management solutions will be critical for securing sensitive credentials and automating access processes. Familiarity with tools and protocols such as SSH and RDP will enable you to troubleshoot and optimize secure remote access solutions effectively.

Success in this position will also require a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of privileged access management best practices. Hands-on experience with PKI certificates and their role in secure authentication will be valuable, as will your ability to assess and improve existing access control frameworks. A strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt to evolving security challenges will ensure that you can effectively protect critical systems and data while enabling seamless access for authorized users.

We are seeking a skilled Privileged Access Management Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing privileged access, Linux and Windows administration, PKI certificates, secrets management, SSH, Remote Desktop Protocol, access control, and identity directories.

Skills Required:

• Privileged Access Management
• Linux Administration
• Windows Administration
• PKI Certificates
• Secrets Management
• SSH
• Remote Desktop Protocol
• Access Control
• Identity Directories

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain privileged access management solutions
• Manage Linux and Windows systems for secure access
• Configure and monitor PKI certificates for authentication
• Oversee secrets management processes
• Secure SSH and Remote Desktop Protocol access
• Enforce access control policies
• Integrate identity directories for user authentication and authorization

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years relevant experience

Must have one or more certifications:

• Cloud Computing Security Certification
• CompTIA security +
• CISSP
• Cloud Computing Security Professional (CCSP)
• Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)