PAM Service Owner (F/M/X)

Solvay Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solvay Cares program

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development & training

Language courses

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Solvay is seeking a PAM Service Owner in Portugal (Lisbon area) to manage and improve the Privileged Access Management service, including password vaulting, session monitoring, and secrets management. You will ensure least-privilege access and compliance across the enterprise.

You'll collaborate with architects, engineers and stakeholders to design, evolve PAM architecture and processes, maintain service delivery, and promote best practices with strong ownership and proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of IT security experience with a focus on Privileged Access Management.
• Proven experience operating PAM services in complex enterprise environments.
• Relevant education degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for PAM service issues and coordinate incidents and changes.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to evolve PAM architecture and processes.
• Contribute to PAM roadmap and support implementation projects.
• Promote PAM best practices and security standards across the organization.
• Define and continuously improve PAM processes, roles, and responsibilities.
• Coordinate activities with partners, operations teams, and customers for service delivery.

Skills

PAM platforms

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

Delinea

Wallix

IAM principles

Zero Trust

Windows

Linux

Active Directory

PowerShell

Education

Computer Science or IT degree

Job description

About the role

Our Identity and Access Management (IAM) team, composed of 4 people, is integrated in the Digital Technology Security and Center of Expertise and focuses on design, implement and support the Identity and Access Management technologies and processes to secure and provide the right accesses to the right people at the right time with the best user experience, in collaboration with Digital Technology department. As a PAM Service Owner, you will be responsible for managing, operating, and continuously improving the PAM service, including privileged account management, password vaulting, session monitoring, and secrets management. You will play a key role in protecting critical assets, enforcing least-privilege principles, and supporting the Group's security, compliance, and audit requirements. You will be accountable for:

• Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for PAM service issues, coordinating incidents, problems, and change management activities with stakeholders and service partners
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to design, evolve, and maintain the PAM service architecture, integrations, and processes
• Contribute to the PAM roadmap, support implementation projects, and ensure effective capacity and demand management
• Promote PAM with best practices, procedures, and security standards across the organization
• Define, document, and continuously improve PAM processes, roles, and responsibilities
• Coordinate activities with service partners, operational teams, and customers to ensure effective service delivery

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Information Technology. Relevant work experience with minimum 5 years of experience in IT security, with a strong focus on Privileged Access Management. Proven experience operating PAM services in a complex enterprise environment.

Competencies

• Strong experience with PAM platforms such as CyberArk (preferred), BeyondTrust, Delinea, Wallix, or equivalent solutions
• Solid understanding of Privileged Access Management, IAM principles, Least Privilege, and Zero Trust concepts
• Good knowledge of Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, authentication mechanisms, and infrastructure dependencies
• Ability to troubleshoot PAM, authentication, connectivity, and secure access issues in complex enterprise environments
• Knowledge of security best practices, scripting, and automation technologies (e.g., PowerShell)

Behaviors

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
• A proactive, structured, and service-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The annual base pay expected for this role is € 39,440 to € 54,450 per year in Portugal. Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.