Manager, Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Pfizer Inc.
New York, NY, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Software as a Service Cloud Database Software Quality Databases Linux Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Identity and Access Management
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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Python (Programming Language) Key Management Windows PowerShell Role-Based Access Control Runbook Session Management Systems Integration Scripting Cyberark Terraform

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you drive PAM strategy and delivery to reduce privileged access risk across Pfizer Digital. You will modernize and operate PAM across enterprise, cloud, and machine-to-machine environments, enabling secure, scalable access while improving user experience. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to translate needs into robust PAM solutions and runbooks. This is a hands-on leadership role that shapes the PAM program and supports continuous improvement. Join Pfizer to strengthen control frameworks and protect critical assets at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Oversee enterprise PAM services ensuring reliability, security, scalability, and compliance. * Design, deploy, and maintain PAM solutions meeting business, technical, cybersecurity, and regulatory needs. * Integrate applications, service accounts, and secrets into PAM with lifecycle support. * Coordinate technical resources, including contingent staff, for service enhancements. * Collaborate with service owners, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to translate business needs into secure PAM designs. * Maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational documentation. * Develop automation via APIs, scripting, and PAM technologies to improve efficiency and user experience. * Create and sustain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to enable cloud automation. * Adhere to code quality, security reviews, testing, and continuous improvement. * Support BAU operations, incident management, and ITIL-aligned problem resolution. * Mentor junior team members and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Tasks * 4+ years in IT, IAM, cybersecurity, or related enterprise technology roles; or higher degrees with corresponding experience. * 2+ years of hands-on PAM experience in large, complex environments. * Proven leadership of technical teams and cross-functional initiatives; experience with external providers. * Experience with PAM platforms such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea/Thycotic, or similar. * Knowledge of IAM, MFA, SSO, secrets management, credential rotation, session management, least privilege, and threat detection. * Experience integrating PAM across cloud/on-prem, IaaS, SaaS, Windows, Linux, databases, networks, and applications (Azure and AWS). * Agile experience with collaborative, adaptive mindset; proactive problem solving. * Automation, scripting (PowerShell, Python), and API usage to streamline PAM processes. * Understanding of SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA; ability to develop and enforce security policies. * Ability to articulate PAM strategies and roadmaps aligned to risk reduction and business goals. * Excellent communication with senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-department collaboration skills. Key requirements * 401(k) with Pfizer Matching Contributions * Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution * paid vacation * holidays and personal days * medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage * bonus target and long-term incentive program

Requirements

into owners, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to translate business needs into secure PAM designs. * Maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational documentation. * Develop automation via APIs, scripting, and PAM technologies to improve efficiency and user experience. * Create and sustain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to enable cloud automation. * Adhere to code quality, security reviews, testing, and continuous improvement. * Support BAU operations, incident management, and ITIL-aligned problem resolution. * Mentor junior team members and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Tasks * 4+ years in IT, IAM, cybersecurity, or related enterprise technology roles; or higher degrees with corresponding experience. * 2+ years of hands-on PAM experience in large, complex environments. * Proven leadership of technical teams and cross-functional initiatives; experience with external providers. * Experience with PAM platforms such as CyberArk, aaaaaaaaaaj _ Delinea/Thycotic, or similar. * Knowledge of IAM, MFA, SSO, secrets management, credential rotation, session management, least privilege, and threat detection. * Experience integrating PAM across cloud/on-prem, IaaS, SaaS, Windows, Linux, databases, networks, and applications (Azure and AWS). * Agile experience with collaborative, adaptive mindset; proactive problem solving. * Automation, scripting (PowerShell, Python), and API usage to streamline PAM processes. * Understanding of SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA; ability to develop and enforce security policies. * Ability to articulate PAM strategies and roadmaps aligned to risk reduction and business goals. * Excellent communication with senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-department collaboration skills. Key requirements * 401(k) with Pfizer Matching Contributions * Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution * paid vacation * holidays and personal days * medical, prescription drug, aaaaQ _ and vision coverage * bonus target and long-term incentive program

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