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WF

Principal Engineer – IAM/PAM

WF

. Serve as the principal technical architect for Privileged Access Management strategy, architecture, engineering standards, and roadmap execution across human and non-human identities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including CyberArk and HashiCorp Vault, with a strong focus on security architecture, credential lifecycle management, and integration with enterprise identity services. Proven ability to lead large-scale PAM transformation initiatives and influence executive leadership on security strategies and risk management.

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CyberArk Privileged Access SecurityPrivileged Session ManagementCredential Lifecycle ManagementEnterprise Security ArchitectureZero Trust Implementation

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Hard Skills
Privileged Access Management SolutionsCredential VaultingPassword RotationApplication Secrets ManagementNon-Human Identity GovernanceService Account ManagementCloud Privileged Access ModelsIdentity Governance PlatformsEnterprise Secrets ModernizationCybersecurity Control Frameworks
Soft Skills
Influencing Senior LeadersCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Engagement
Tools & Technologies
CyberArkHashiCorp VaultMicrosoft Entra IDServiceNowAWSAzureGoogle CloudCI/CD PipelinesDevOps PlatformsSIEM
Industry Keywords
NISTZero TrustAudit Compliance RequirementsPrivileged Access GovernanceEnterprise Identity Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityServiceNowVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the principal technical architect for Privileged Access Management strategy, architecture, engineering standards, and roadmap execution across human and non-human identities
  • Provide enterprise-wide leadership for CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault, Privileged Session Manager, Privileged Session Monitoring, Central Policy Manager, Credential Providers, AIM, CCP, Secure Infrastructure Access, and privileged account governance capabilities
  • Lead the design and modernization of privileged access services focused on eliminating standing privilege, implementing just-in-time access, reducing credential exposure, and automating privileged account lifecycle management
  • Establish enterprise architecture patterns for privileged credentials, service accounts, shared administrative accounts, secrets management, privileged sessions, application authentication, and non-human identities
  • Drive strategic integration across CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault, Microsoft Entra ID, ServiceNow, Saviynt, Sphereboard, cloud platforms, and enterprise identity services
  • Define target-state architecture and engineering standards for credential onboarding, password rotation, session brokering, application secrets management, credential discovery, and privileged access automation
  • Partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Application Development, Identity Management, and Risk organizations to implement scalable privileged access controls
  • Provide architectural oversight for large-scale PAM transformation initiatives, including platform consolidation, vault modernization, privileged session expansion, non-human identity governance, and identity hygiene programs
  • Act as senior technical advisor to executive leadership and influence PAM strategy, security architecture decisions, risk reduction priorities, and investment initiatives
  • Engage strategically with professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
  • Use AI-assisted development and analysis tools to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
  • Validate and integrate AI-assisted outputs while accounting for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
  • Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments in alignment with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • 7+ years of information security, identity and access management, infrastructure security, or engineering experience
  • 7+ years designing and implementing enterprise Privileged Access Management solutions
  • Deep expertise with CyberArk Privileged Access Security, including Enterprise Password Vault, Privileged Session Manager, Central Policy Manager, Credential Providers, AIM, and CCP
  • Experience with privileged access and session architectures
  • Experience designing credential vaulting, password rotation, application secrets management, and privileged session monitoring solutions
  • Experience with non-human identity governance, service account management, secrets management, and credential lifecycle processes
  • Experience developing enterprise security architecture, reference architectures, standards, and engineering patterns
  • Experience influencing senior leaders, architects, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience with HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native secrets management, and enterprise secrets modernization programs
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and cloud privileged access models
  • Experience implementing just-in-time access, Zero Trust, privileged session brokering, and privileged access governance models
  • Experience with identity governance platforms such as Saviynt or SailPoint
  • Experience integrating PAM solutions with ServiceNow, CMDB, SIEM, DevOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise automation services
  • Strong understanding of NIST, Zero Trust, cybersecurity control frameworks, and audit/compliance requirements
  • Experience designing PAM operating models for large, regulated enterprise environments
  • Experience creating executive-level architecture materials, control narratives, technical roadmaps, and risk-based recommendations
  • Ability to work on-site at one of the listed locations
  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Incentive opportunities may be available