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Industry Standards Technical Strategy Amazon Web Services Information Privacy Information Systems Security Engineering Contingent Workforce Application Security Cloud-Native Computing Cyber Security Strategy Service Level Management Just In Time Methodology Scrum (Software Development) Privileged Access Management Continuous Improvement Process Systems Development Life Cycle Identity And Access Management Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certified Information Systems Security Professional, The Privileged Access Management (PAM) Team Lead owns the strategy, engineering execution, service health, and continuous improvement of our company’s privileged access and secrets management capabilities. The role leads a global PAM engineering team and partners with the IAM Product team, architecture, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to advance Zero Trust and meet business, regulatory, and operational needs. This role combines people leadership, engineering delivery, technical strategy, and governance to reduce cyber risk and strengthen enterprise identity security., Strategy & Governance :

• Own and execute the enterprise PAM roadmap aligned with our company’s cybersecurity strategy, Zero Trust objectives, and identity security initiatives.
• Define and maintain PAM standards and governance practices in partnership with security, risk, and architecture teams.
• Develop and present PAM posture, risk metrics, and remediation plans to leadership, governance, and audit stakeholders.
• Partner across teams to prioritize PAM adoption, expand privileged access controls and remediate risk.

Engineering :

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise PAM and secrets management capabilities.
• Modernize privileged access through risk-based, least-privilege, and just-in-time access models.
• Translate PAM strategy into scalable designs, standards, and patterns across all environments.
• Lead evaluations of new PAM technologies based on need, risk, architectural fit, and cost.
• Oversee remediation of PAM vulnerabilities, control gaps, audit findings, and technical debt.

People Leadership & Collaboration :

• Lead daily PAM engineering activities, drive execution, remove delivery barriers, and develop team capabilities.
• Promote Agile ways of working and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and influence the team’s personal and professional development.

Product & Delivery Management :

• Partner with the IAM Product Owner to manage the backlog aligned with OKRs and team capacity.
• Be accountable for the health, stability, and continuous improvement of PAM services.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure capabilities meet business and security needs while reducing risk., Industry Standards Technical Strategy Amazon Web Services Information Privacy Information Systems Security Engineering Contingent Workforce Application Security Cloud-Native Computing Cyber Security Strategy Service Level Management Just In Time Methodology Scrum (Software Development) Privileged Access Management Continuous Improvement Process Systems Development Life Cycle Identity And Access Management Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certified Information Systems Security Professional +0, Industry Standards Technical Strategy Amazon Web Services Information Privacy Information Systems Security Engineering Contingent Workforce Application Security Cloud-Native Computing Cyber Security Strategy Service Level Management Just In Time Methodology Scrum (Software Development) Privileged Access Management Continuous Improvement Process Systems Development Life Cycle Identity And Access Management Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certified Information Systems Security Professional +0

Salesforce Developer Director, Operational Technology Security Strategy & Execution (Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow) Merck & Co., Inc

Rahway, NJ*On-Site

Research Visionary Operations Leadership Governance Innovation Resilience Cyberattack Coordinating Communication Risk Analysis Animal Health Cyber Security

Leadership Management Automation Governance Innovation Kubernetes ServiceNow Compassion Cyber Risk Multi-Cloud Communication Life Sciences Security Risk Cyber Security Prioritization Technical Debt Cloud Security Microsoft Azure Access Controls Team Leadership DevOps Coaching Hashicorp Vault Computer Science Active Directory Telephone Skills Cyber Operations Agile Methodology Change Management CompTIA Security+ Influencing Skills Windows PowerShell Scalability Design, * Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field., * 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or Identity and Access Management (IAM), including at least 7 years focused on Privileged Access Management (PAM).

• Experience leading and developing security engineering teams within a large, global organization.
• Strong understanding of enterprise PAM and secrets management platforms (e.g., Delinea, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and/or HashiCorp Vault).
• Hands-on knowledge of PAM solutions supporting Windows, UNIX/Linux, and databases.
• Experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies and collaborating with Product Owners using tools such as Jira.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate complex technical concepts, risks, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Hands-on experience with identity platforms such as Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, cloud identity services, and/or HashiCorp Vault.
• Hands-on knowledge of PAM solutions operating in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and GCP) and Kubernetes platforms.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for incident and change management processes.
• Experience automating administrative and operational tasks using PowerShell or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, secure SDLC practices, Zero Trust principles, and cloud-native security controls.
• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, ITIL, and modern identity security practices.
• Experience working in healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or comparable credentials.

Required Skills: Application Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity Operations, Data Protection, Delivery of Security Applications, Design Applications, DevOps Coaching, Influence, Information Security, SLA Management, System Designs, Technical Advice, Zero Trust Identity, Valid Driving License, Management Automation Governance Innovation Kubernetes ServiceNow Compassion Cyber Risk Multi-Cloud Communication Life Sciences Security Risk Cyber Security Prioritization Technical Debt Cloud Security Microsoft Azure Access Controls Team Leadership DevOps Coaching Hashicorp Vault Computer Science Active Directory Telephone Skills Cyber Operations Agile Methodology Change Management CompTIA Security+ Influencing Skills Windows PowerShell Scalability Design, Pharmaceuticals Decision Making Data Management Risk Governance Influencing Skills IT Risk Management Security Solutions Building Consensus Security Strategies Strategic Alignment Strategy Development Information Technology Stakeholder Management Influencing Without Authority Operational Technology (OT) Security

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The salary range for this role is $142,400.00 - $224,100.00

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.