Identity and Access Management Engineer - PAM

Aon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon is seeking an Identity and Access Management Engineer focused on Privileged Access Management (PAM) to strengthen our security posture. You will engineer, implement and support PAM solutions with emphasis on CyberArk Cloud, onboarding applications and managing credentials with robust access controls.

In this role you will collaborate with architecture and engineering teams, develop automation with PowerShell or Python, and help evolve our IAM strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on PAM engineering, development or support experience.
• Experience with CyberArk Cloud strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, implement and support PAM solutions.
• Onboard applications, accounts and credentials into PAM platforms.
• Develop automation with PowerShell or Python to improve privileged-access processes.
• Troubleshoot PAM, authentication and access issues, and document configurations.

Skills

Privileged access

Identity security

CyberArk

Automation scripting

PowerShell

Python

Windows/Linux

Active Directory

SIEM

Agile

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

CyberArk Cloud

BeyondTrust EPM

CyberArk EPM

REST API

Job description

Identity and Access Management Engineer - PAM

Aon is looking for a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer to help strengthen and evolve our identity and privileged-access security capabilities.

In this role, you will engineer, implement and support PAM solutions, with a strong focus on CyberArk Cloud. You will work with engineering, architecture and business partners to onboard applications, maintain access policies, automate processes and deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one engaged team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Engineer, implement and support security technologies focused on Privileged Access Management.
• Implement and integrate PAM solutions, with a strong focus on CyberArk Cloud, and support endpoint privilege capabilities using technologies such as BeyondTrust or CyberArk EPM.
• Onboard applications, accounts and credentials into PAM platforms while maintaining appropriate access controls and security policies.
• Maintain and enhance CyberArk policies and support endpoint privilege policies for workstation environments.
• Contribute to the architectural design of access controls, user entitlements, application credentials and user access policies.
• Partner with architecture and engineering teams to advance the Identity and Access Management strategy and related roadmap.
• Develop automation using scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python to improve privileged-access processes and capabilities.
• Configure and support API or programmatic access to managed credentials.
• Troubleshoot PAM, authentication and access issues, identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
• Use relevant security and SIEM data to support troubleshooting, monitoring and informed decision-making.
• Keep technical documentation current as platforms, configurations and environments evolve.
• Contribute to new PAM capabilities and product features while working within an Agile delivery environment.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with engineering, architecture and business partners.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 3+ years of relevant experience in privileged access, identity security or related security engineering.
• Hands‑on experience implementing, developing or supporting CyberArk, with experience in CyberArk Cloud strongly preferred for this role.
• Experience with PAM operational activities such as credential onboarding, access administration, policy configuration and API‑based credential access.
• Experience with endpoint privilege management technologies such as BeyondTrust EPM or CyberArk EPM.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Windows and/or Linux infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, including users, computers, groups, Group Policy and trusts.
• Understanding of broader Identity and Access Management concepts such as authentication, access certification and public key infrastructure.
• Experience developing automation with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python or comparable languages.
• Familiarity with SIEM technologies and querying security data.
• Understanding of web traffic and the ability to troubleshoot authentication flows.
• Experience contributing to technical projects in an Agile environment.
• Ability to create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with both CyberArk and BeyondTrust technologies.
• Exposure to emerging privileged‑access use cases involving non‑human identities (NHI) or AI‑related security scenarios.
• Broader experience across Identity and Access Management platforms and security technologies.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant industry experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is [$92000 to $130000] annually.

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.