Privileged Access Management Manager

Pacific Asset Management, LLC; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

Pacific Life Insurance Company is seeking an Identity and Access Management (IAM) Manager to lead PAM strategy, architecture, and governance across enterprise systems. You will build and mentor a team, drive automation, and partner with IT leaders to ensure timely delivery of PAM initiatives.

Responsibilities include designing and implementing PAM solutions, policy development, and ensuring robust privileged access across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Information Security experience with strong PAM focus.
• 3+ years leading or managing an enterprise PAM program.
• Hands-on experience with CyberArk or similar PAM platform.
• Knowledge of privileged accounts, service accounts, credentials and sessions.
• Strong understanding of AD, Entra ID/Azure, Windows and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for PAM design, configuration and implementation.
• Own and drive enterprise PAM strategy and multi-year plan.
• Establish PAM policies, standards, procedures and governance.
• Provide technical leadership for PAM platforms and services.
• Architect and develop PAM solutions with documentation and test cases.
• Create automation, self-service and resiliency in PAM processes.
• Define monitoring, alerts and reporting from PAM platforms.
• Manage risks and coordinate with internal teams for timely delivery.
• Lead change and communicate strategy to stakeholders.
• Develop program communications framework and metrics.
• Contribute to information security strategy and architecture.

Skills

Identity & Access Management

CyberArk

Leadership

Active Directory

Entra ID/Azure

Education

BA/BS in Information Systems/Computer Science

Tools

Delinea

Netwrix

CyberArk

Job description

Job Description: Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse new talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We are actively seeking a talented Identity and Access Management (IAM) Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of Privileged Access Management (PAM) products and capabilities required to support the enterprise infrastructure and business line applications. In this role, you will assist with the development of the PAM strategy and corresponding roadmaps considering the corporate strategy, industry security trends and regulatory requirements. You will also collaborate and coordinate with IT leaders, technologists and support staff to ensure the requirements are clearly defined and established timelines are met. Finally, you will work to improve and track the maturity of the PAM products and capabilities showing increased adoption, speed to market, and resiliency.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Manage a team of professionals responsible for designing, configuring, and implementing net new capabilities and enhancements necessary to drive the enterprise PAM strategy
• Own and drive the enterprise PAM strategy and multi-year plan incorporating all parts of PAM: scan/discovery, remediation, lifecycle management, password rotation, password vaulting, just in time administration
• Establish and maintain PAM policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes.
• Serve as the primary escalation point and subject matter expert for PAM-related risks, issues, and decisions.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for PAM platforms and services, including CyberArk and related technologies.
• Architect, design, develop and troubleshoot PAM solutions with the ability to provide technical and architectural design documentation, recommendations, specifications, use cases, requirements and test cases
• Create solutions that drive full automation, self-service, and resiliency
• Eliminate duplicative capabilities where possible, reduce complexities, and leverage enterprise standards and industry best practices
• Define best practice and development of troubleshooting processes, methodologies, standards, alerts and reporting from PAM platform(s) to be leveraged for operational monitoring
• Identify, manage and remediate existing or future risks, issues, and roadblocks for timely delivery
• Partner with internal technical teams ensuring the strategy and roadmaps are well understood while monitoring successful implementation
• Lead change, by acting as change agent, to use skills and expertise to inspire a shared purpose of intent, drive awareness, communications, documentation, and training
• Develop and implement program communications framework and metrics to keep stakeholders, customers, and IAM colleagues well informed
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of information security strategy and architecture

The experience you bring:

• 5+ years Information Security experience, with strong focus in PAM platforms (e.g. CyberArk, Delinea, Netwrix)
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing an enterprise PAM program or PAM engineering function.
• Strong hands-on and leadership experience with CyberArk or another enterprise PAM platform.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise privileged access strategies.
• Detailed knowledge and experience managing privileged accounts, service accounts, shared accounts, credentials, secrets, and privileged sessions.
• Strong technical understanding of Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure, Windows, Linux, networking, databases, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with security governance, risk management, audit requirements, and security controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication, analytical, project management, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage complex activities simultaneously to shorten timescales
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement
• Experience with Agile methodologies and corresponding Agile based tools
• Proven ability to influence and gain trust at senior management levels in multi-cultural environments

What makes you stand out:

• BA/BS in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
• CISSP, CISM, CISA or other relevant security certifications and knowledge of ISO and NIST security standards preferred
• #LI-TB1

#LI-TB1 Base Pay Range: The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay. $152,010.00 - $185,790.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

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EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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