Cyber Security – PAM Specialist

Eir evo talent; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Dublin seeks a PAM Engineer to enhance privileged access security. Responsibilities include deploying PAM solutions, providing support, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will have 3–5+ years of experience in privileged access or endpoint security, with a strong knowledge of related tools and practices. This is a hybrid contract opportunity lasting 8 months.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in privileged access or endpoint security engineering.
• Hands-on implementation and administration of PAM solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS endpoint management.
• Familiarity with Active Directory and group policies.
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust and least privilege models.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of PAM solutions across enterprise environments.
• Monitor and maintain PAM infrastructure and endpoint agents.
• Work with IT, Security, and Compliance teams for standards adherence.
• Research and evaluate new PAM features for continuous improvement.

Skills

Privileged access security

Endpoint security engineering

Windows management

macOS management

Scripting

Zero Trust principles

Tools

BeyondTrust

CyberArk

Delinea

Intune

SCCM

Jamf

PowerShell

Python

Splunk

Sentinel

QRadar

Job description

Eir evo talent has partnered with a technology based in Dublin. We are on the lookout for a PAM Engineer with expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale privileged access solutions. This role will help strengthen endpoint and privileged account security by applying least privilege principles, managing privileged sessions, and integrating PAM solutions with the wider security ecosystem. This is a daily rate contract opportunity of 8 months. Dublin based hybrid working required for this opportunity of 2 days.

Key Responsibilities Design & Deployment

• Lead the rollout and configuration of PAM solutions across enterprise environments (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Define and implement policies for least privilege, application control, and just-in-time access.

Operations & Support

• Monitor and maintain PAM infrastructure and endpoint agents.
• Provide 2nd/3rd-line support for PAM-related issues and incidents.

Governance & Documentation

• Work with IT, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure PAM practices meet organisational security standards.
• Contribute to IAM and PAM strategy development.

Continuous Improvement

• Research and evaluate new PAM features and security capabilities.
• Recommend improvements to optimise controls while minimising disruption to business users.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in privileged access or endpoint security engineering.
• Hands-on implementation and administration of PAM solutions (e.g., BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Delinea, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS endpoint management.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, group policies, and enterprise endpoint management platforms (e.g., Intune, SCCM, Jamf).
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust and least privilege models.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, or equivalent).

Preferred Skills

• Vendor-specific certifications (e.g., PAM solution certifications, Microsoft, or equivalent).
• Experience with credential vaulting, privileged session management, and just-in-time access.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) and integration practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA).

Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland or currently hold a Stamp 1G/4 Visa to apply.

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