Senior Security Engineer - PAM

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About the Role

As a Senior Security Engineer - PAM at Thermo Fisher Scientific Frederick youll play a key role in crafting our PAM strategy driving global transformation.

Position Overview

In this role you will serve as the main authority on PAM initiatives coordinating objectives as a driving force of spirit for the team. You will mentor team members represent PAM initiatives across multi-functional projects and challenge existing practices to drive cultural change.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic PAM Leadership & SME Functions

• Own and drive PAM strategy for enterprise-wide privileged access domains
• Serve as primary SME for PAM tooling optimization and secrets hardening
• Develop and implement annual PAM objectives aligned with organizational goals
• Lead multi-functional PAM initiatives and represent the team in enterprise-wide projects
• Embody team strategy development for PAM functional areas

Transformation & Organizational Change

• Function as an internal PAM transformation consultant
• Challenge existing paradigms around secrets management
• Develop strategic leverage points to drive adoption of PAM procedures
• Build compelling arguments for PAM investments
• Design strategies to overcome project resistance

Technical Operations & Automation

• Architect and implement PAM solutions
• Implement telemetry to evaluate PAM program efficiency
• Craft and maintain enterprise-level privileged access controls
• Drive automation initiatives for PAM tasks and compliance reporting
• Lead comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies

Leadership & Mentorship

• Train and mentor team members on standard methodologies for PAM
• Lead team operations during leadership absence
• Evaluate and challenge PAM initiatives and projects
• Provide technical mentorship to peers and junior staff

Communication & Collaborator Management

• Simplify PAM concepts for non-technical audiences
• Develop and present PAM materials to executive leadership
• Build strong multi-functional relationships across IT and business units
• Proactively communicate PAM posture updates

Required Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity Information Technology or related field
• PAM certifications required: CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer BeyondTrust Certified Professional
• Additional security certifications preferred: CISSP CISM GSEC

Experience

• 6 years of enterprise security experience passionate about PAM
• 4 years of hands-on PAM operations experience in large-scale environments
• 3 years of demonstrated leadership in PAM implementations
• Proven track record of driving PAM process improvements

Technical Skills

• Expert-level knowledge of PAM principles and frameworks
• Proficiency in PAM platforms and automation
• Experience with directory services and identity management
• Ability to architect tool-agnostic PAM solutions
• Experience with cloud PAM and DevOps integration

What We Offer

Join our organization and orchestrate PAM transformation across our global enterprise. Drive significant impact in privileged access security while developing innovative solutions. We offer competitive pay comprehensive benefits leadership development opportunities and the chance to become the shining light of PAM excellence!

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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