Sr. Consultant - Privileged Access Management

MetLife; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a Senior Consultant for Privileged Access Management (PAM) to enhance cybersecurity measures and protect company integrity. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, over 6 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in managing both technical and non-technical teams. The position offers a salary range of $105,000 to $162,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and various wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in PAM or IAM.
• Strong understanding of PAM/IAM frameworks and zero-trust principles.
• Experience managing multiple teams on technical and non-technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to achieve zero-standing privileges across technology.
• Enhance and expand PAM capabilities, especially across cloud technologies.
• Produce regular reports for leadership on key performance indicators.

Skills

Privileged Access Management

Identity and Access Management

CyberArk

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

BeyondTrust

Delinea

Microsoft Entra

Azure

Job description

The Team You Will Join

As part of MetLife’s Global Security team, you’ll work alongside world‑class experts to protect MetLife, our customers and our colleagues. The team is responsible for managing cybersecurity, IT risks and vulnerabilities, physical security, and more. In this fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment, you’ll expand your skills, collaborate across the organization and implement innovative approaches to safeguard MetLife when it matters most.

The Opportunity

We seek a Senior Consultant – Privileged Access Management (PAM) that can align security solutions with business goals and risk posture. You will join a global team responsible for the reliability, security, and maturity of PAM capabilities, enabling MetLife to operate securely in a fast‑paced environment. The role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, governance, and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to achieve zero‑standing privileges (ZSP) across technology, processes, and governance.
• Support the enhancement and expansion of PAM capabilities, especially across cloud and emerging technologies, translating complex business and compliance requirements into actionable initiatives.
• Define requirements, use cases and test plans for PAM projects (including non‑human identities and secrets management), maintain clear documentation and support audits & assessments.
• Collaborate with IAM, Cloud, Infrastructure and Security teams to embed privileged access controls. Support a culture that values strategic thinking, ownership & accountability, and personal growth.
• Monitor emerging trends (Zero Trust, automation, AI), identify opportunities for adoption and advocate for IAM/PAM best practices and security awareness.
• Produce regular reports for leadership that provide an overview of key performance and risk indicators (KPIs / KRIs) across technology performance, operational efficiency and other key areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience working in PAM or IAM.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple teams delivering both technical and non‑technical projects.
• Strong understanding of PAM/IAM frameworks, policies and zero‑trust principles, across both on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Hands‑on experience with CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea or other PAM technologies, and excellent analytical, communication and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing privileged access management programs and mentorship or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise automation projects (e.g., APIs, Ansible).
• Relevant professional or vendor certifications (e.g., CISSP, CyberArk Guardian).
• Experience with cloud services, particularly Microsoft Entra & Azure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and controls (SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NYDFS).

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $105,000 – $162,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation and stock‑based long‑term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well‑being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no‑cost short‑ and long‑term disability. We also provide company‑paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance, as well as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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