BeyondTrust PAM Engineer - Privileged Access Expert

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie is hiring a BeyondTrust PAM Engineer to design, implement, and maintain privileged access security across the enterprise. The role focuses on deploying Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, and related components, aligning policies with security best practices, and enabling secure access across Windows and Linux environments.

The candidate will configure vaulting, session recording, and rotation, integrate with IAM systems, and support audits and incident responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years or Master’s with 5+ years or PhD with no experience.
• Experience with BeyondTrust PAM solutions (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, etc.)
• Strong understanding of privileged access management concepts and security frameworks
• Experience with Windows and Linux system administration
• Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, and identity management systems
• Familiarity with database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL)
• Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and security architecture
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain BeyondTrust Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, Endpoint Management
• Design and implement privileged access policies and workflows aligned with security best practices
• Configure password vaulting, session recording, and automated password rotation capabilities
• Integrate BeyondTrust solutions with identity management systems, directories, and security tools
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security of BeyondTrust infrastructure
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and maintenance activities
• Manage user accounts, groups, and access permissions within the PAM platform
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide Level 2/3 support for PAM-related incidents
• Develop and enforce privileged access governance policies and procedures
• Conduct regular access reviews and audit privileged account usage
• Generate compliance reports for audits
• Implement security controls to prevent unauthorized privileged access
• Respond to security incidents involving privileged accounts
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs
• Provide training and support to end users and IT staff on PAM
• Document system configurations, integrations, and customizations
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity procedures for PAM systems

Skills

BeyondTrust PAM knowledge

Windows & Linux admin

Active Directory/LDAP

Security architecture

Networking & firewalls

Strong analytical skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/IS/related

Master’s in CS/IS/related

PhD with no experience

Tools

BeyondTrust Password Safe

Privileged Remote Access

Job description

AbbVie is hiring a BeyondTrust PAM Engineer to design, implement, and maintain privileged access security across the enterprise. The role focuses on deploying Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, and related components, aligning policies with security best practices, and enabling secure access across Windows and Linux environments.

The candidate will configure vaulting, session recording, and rotation, integrate with IAM systems, and support audits and incident responses.