Privileged Access Manager Lead Engineer (Charlotte)

The Privileged Access Management (PAM) Lead Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the organizations privileged access management program, ensuring protection and proper management of sensitive accounts and credentials. Collaborates cross-functionally to manage tools, develop / enhance policies, and respond to privileged access security incidents. Serves as subject matter expert and mentor for privileged access management best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Develop and implement strategies, policies, and controls to reduce privileged access and streamline the management of privileged entitlements, including hardening PAM policies to ensure robust controls for critical applications supporting a least privilege model. Track reduction in privileged account incidents and regularly report on improvements in access review completion times to demonstrate measurable progress.
• Assess privileged access risks and recommend solutions in partnership with IT, security, and business teams, incorporating Zero Trust framework principles and enforcing least privilege access policies to minimize risk and ensure robust protection of critical assets. Measure compliance rates against audit requirements and report on mitigation effectiveness to ensure accountability.
• Lead roadmap development and continuous improvement of PAM frameworks. Design, implement, and manage PAM solutions to safeguard critical systems and data, with regular tracking and reporting on the adoption and effectiveness of new PAM features and controls.
• Lead integration of PAM tools with IAM platforms and relevant enterprise applications, measuring successful integration milestones and tracking reductions in access-related incidents post-implementation.
• In partnership with IT, define and implement Just-in-Time (JIT) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models related to privileged access and entitlements leveraging IAM automation framework. Monitor and report on the reduction of unnecessary entitlements.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical lead for PAM initiatives. Provide expert guidance, training, and support for technical teams and end users regarding privileged access and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and improvement in compliance metrics.
• Align PAM architecture and processes with regulatory frameworks (CFIUS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI). Perform regular access reviews of privileged accounts, permissions, and entitlements across environments. Measure and report on access review completion rates and compliance with Cyber policies and audit requirements.
• Monitor, audit, and report on privileged account activities for compliance and anomaly detection. Define and implement proactive and / or automated controls when possible and regularly share metrics on detection rates and remediation times.
• Respond to and investigate privileged account security incidents, drive root cause analysis and remediation, and track incident response times and reductions in repeat incidents to demonstrate ongoing improvement.
• Develop / enhance, document, and enforce privileged account operational lifecycle policies, standards, and procedures, measuring adherence rates and reporting on policy update frequency to ensure continual alignment with organizational needs.
• Stay informed on emerging PAM trends, threats, and technologies; implement improvements accordingly and communicate the impact of these enhancements via quarterly progress reports.
• Mentor and lead PAM engineers in project and daily operations, monitoring skill development and project success rates to ensure effective team growth and operational excellence.
• Continue to maintain a comprehensive approach to privileged access management by regularly reviewing and updating responsibilities to reflect changes in technology, regulations, and organizational needs, and report annually on these updates and their impact on PAM program effectiveness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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FUNCTIONAL SKILLS