TalentBurst
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Platform Sr Engineer
TalentBurst, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Title : Privileged Access Management (PAM) Platform Engineer
Location: Seattle, WA 98101
Duration: 6 Months
36256259
Mon-Fri - 9-5 | Mon-Wed in office (flexible)
4+ years of experience
Hybrid - Seattle Required. Not open to remote
Looking to potentially convert to full time employee.
Job Description As a
PAM Platform Engineer
on Client Identity & Access Management team, you'll be a key technical specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our enterprise-wide Privileged Access Management infrastructure. You'll lead the rollout and ongoing management of our privileged access solutions, including password management, endpoint privilege management, and session management capabilities across our retail technology ecosystem. Join our cybersecurity team to drive enterprise-level PAM adoption while maintaining Client commitment to innovation, security excellence, and work-life balance.
A day in the life…
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 You own this if you have…
Required Qualifications:
4-6+ 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 Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with
multiple PAM vendors
and platform migration/integration projects Knowledge of
DevOps practices , CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Familiarity with
ITSM integration
(ServiceNow, Jira) for ticket-driven privileged access workflows Experience with
SIEM integration
and security monitoring platforms (Splunk, QRadar, etc.) Understanding of
zero trust architecture
and least privilege access principles Experience with
secrets management
platforms (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault) Previous experience in
retail technology environments
or large-scale enterprise deployments Industry certifications such as
CISSP, CISM, or relevant cloud security certifications 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 (2016/2019/2022), Windows 10/11, macOS, RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE Databases:
SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle for PAM backend configuration Virtualization:
VMware 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 Manager notes Privileged Access Management (PAM) experience is must have. Must have Operating Systems experience Knowledge of database such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM is nice to have. Previous experience in retail technology environments or large-scale enterprise deployments is nice to have. Hybrid (Mon-Wed in office)
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Job Description As a
PAM Platform Engineer
on Client Identity & Access Management team, you'll be a key technical specialist responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our enterprise-wide Privileged Access Management infrastructure. You'll lead the rollout and ongoing management of our privileged access solutions, including password management, endpoint privilege management, and session management capabilities across our retail technology ecosystem. Join our cybersecurity team to drive enterprise-level PAM adoption while maintaining Client commitment to innovation, security excellence, and work-life balance.
A day in the life…
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 You own this if you have…
Required Qualifications:
4-6+ 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 Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with
multiple PAM vendors
and platform migration/integration projects Knowledge of
DevOps practices , CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Familiarity with
ITSM integration
(ServiceNow, Jira) for ticket-driven privileged access workflows Experience with
SIEM integration
and security monitoring platforms (Splunk, QRadar, etc.) Understanding of
zero trust architecture
and least privilege access principles Experience with
secrets management
platforms (HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault) Previous experience in
retail technology environments
or large-scale enterprise deployments Industry certifications such as
CISSP, CISM, or relevant cloud security certifications 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 (2016/2019/2022), Windows 10/11, macOS, RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE Databases:
SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle for PAM backend configuration Virtualization:
VMware 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 Manager notes Privileged Access Management (PAM) experience is must have. Must have Operating Systems experience Knowledge of database such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM is nice to have. Previous experience in retail technology environments or large-scale enterprise deployments is nice to have. Hybrid (Mon-Wed in office)
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