Director, Lead – Privileged Access Management; PAM

Director, Lead – Privileged Access Management (PAM)

We are partnering with a global financial services organization undergoing a major Zero Trust and identity modernization initiative. They are seeking a Director-level PAM leader to own the architecture, design, and enterprise integration of privileged access solutions across hybrid and cloud environments.

This is a hands-on architectural leadership role — ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision.

You will lead the design and deployment of an enterprise-wide Privileged Access Management (PAM) capability aligned to Zero Trust principles, Just-In-Time (JIT) access, and least privilege models.

You’ll work cross-functionally with IAM, Security Architecture, SOC, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application teams to embed secure privileged access into day-to-day operations across the organization.

• Design and maintain end-to-end PAM architecture (vaulting, session management, JIT access, workflow integration)
• Lead deployment and configuration of Cyber Ark components (PVWA, CPM, PSM, Conjur)
• Integrate PAM platforms (Cyber Ark, Delinea, etc.) into hybrid and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Implement Microsoft Entra PIM for JIT elevation and role lifecycle governance
• Architect and enforce least privilege models (RBAC, ABAC, JIT)
• Integrate PAM workflows with Service Now for provisioning and approvals
• Ensure logging and monitoring integration with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel)
• Provide architectural documentation, standards, and guidance to engineering teams
• Mentor team members and drive PAM best practices enterprise-wide

• 5+ years of IAM experience, with deep focus on Privileged Access Management
• Proven hands-on experience deploying and integrating Cyber Ark in enterprise environments
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Entra , Entra PIM, and Azure RBAC
• Experience implementing JIT, break-glass access, and controls for human and non-human identities
• Strong scripting/automation skills (Power Shell, Python or similar)
• Experience working in highly regulated environments (financial services preferred)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills

• CISSP or cloud/security certifications
• Cyber Ark certifications
• Experience modernizing legacy privilege models into Zero Trust frameworks

• Director-level impact without losing technical depth
• Strong compensation and executive visibility
• Hybrid flexibility (1 day onsite per week)

If you’re a senior PAM architect ready to lead privileged access strategy at enterprise scale — let’s connect.