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Principal Systems Engineer – Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Next-Link


Job Location:

Barcelona - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At NextLink we are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer Privileged Access Management (PAM) to join our team and collaborate closely with one of our most recognized clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

You will join a global cybersecurity environment playing a key role in the design operation and continuous improvement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) services across global and hybrid infrastructures.
With a strong security and DevSecOps mindset you will work with PAM Secrets Management and Privileged Remote Access technologies supporting both human and non-human identities.

Main responsibilities:
  • Design implement operate and continuously improve PAM solutions and integrations.
  • Manage privileged accounts vaulting session control authentication flows and secure access workflows.
  • Work with IT teams and stakeholders to translate business and security requirements into scalable PAM solutions.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PAM technologies architecture and integrations.
  • Contribute to or lead initiatives related to access control identity security automation monitoring and governance.
  • Provide global 2nd and 3rd level support for PAM services.
  • Troubleshoot complex system authentication network and integration issues and support critical incidents.
  • Drive automation standardization and continuous service improvement.
  • Ensure solutions align with cybersecurity infrastructure and secure-by-design standards.
  • Maintain clear technical documentation and support knowledge transfer training and operational readiness.
  • Deliver against agreed objectives milestones and operational KPIs.


Requirements
  • Fluent English
  • Degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience in IT Infrastructure Identity & Access Management or Cybersecurity.
  • 5 years of relevant experience with solid exposure to PAM Identity Management or security-focused infrastructure roles.
  • Hands-on experience managing privileged accounts vaulting session control and access workflows.
  • Good understanding of identity and authentication concepts.
  • Experience with scripting and automation such as PowerShell or similar technologies.
  • Familiarity with Azure Active Directory and hybrid identity environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across system authentication integration and network-related issues.
  • Hands-on detail-oriented approach with strong ownership and the ability to translate security requirements into practical technical solutions.
Desirable Requirements
  • Experience providing global 2nd/3rd level support for PAM platforms.
  • Exposure to PAM architecture design and global deployments.
  • Experience integrating PAM solutions with cloud platforms and enterprise applications.
  • Understanding of network architecture and secure access design.
  • Experience driving automation and standardization initiatives.




Required Skills:

REMOTE from : EMEA APAC India Required Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Data Consultant Data Migration Consultant or Data Integration Specialist. Strong experience working with Workday HCM implementations and migrations. Advanced SQL skills. Hands-on ETL development and data transformation experience. Experience with HR payroll and workforce data. Strong data validation reconciliation and quality assurance expertise. Experience coordinating data migration activities across multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of data governance principles and compliance requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working on global HR transformation programmes. Knowledge of Workday Payroll and Workday integrations. Experience with data migration tools and integration platforms. Familiarity with Agile project delivery methodologies. Understanding of GDPR and global data privacy regulations. Deliverables ETL design and implementation documentation. Data migration plans and execution reports. Data validation and reconciliation results. Data quality dashboards and issue logs. Governance and compliance documentation. Successful Workday data loads and cutover support. Success Measures Accurate and timely migration of HR and payroll data into Workday. High-quality validated data meeting business acceptance criteria. Successful integration between Workday and downstream systems. Compliance with governance audit and regulatory requirements. Delivery of project milestones within agreed timelines.