Bank of America · 5 months ago
Cyber Security Privileged Access Management (PAM) Analyst
Chicago
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$78K/yr - $138K/yr
7+ years expBank of America is dedicated to enhancing financial lives through every connection. The Cyber Security Privileged Access Management (PAM) Analyst role focuses on enforcing Privileged Access Controls, collaborating with stakeholders for PAM modernization, and ensuring compliance with IAM standards.
Asset ManagementBankingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
This role is primarily responsible for ensuring that relevant Privileged Access Controls are adequately enforced across platforms and applications to comply with IAM Standard
Partner with PAM Governance leads to ensure that Privileged Access Controls are appropriately measured, reported and governed
Apply industry PAM best practices, templates, and documentation while also proposing improvements based on practical knowledge
Document and convey PAM related requirements to technology partners to build/implement enhanced PAM solutions that are efficient, effective, and modern and able to result in material risk reduction in sustainable manner
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop PAM requirements that iteratively support long term PAM modernization and transformation (covers Process, Data and Technology aspects)
Provide education to team members and technology partners regarding the proposed changes to PAM controls
Partners with the policy governance team for socialization and publication of proposed changes to the PAM Standard
Takes accountability for addressing PAM risks. Proactively identify risk and ways to continuously enhance and improve BAC’s PAM controls. Implement and take decisive actions in finding solutions. Drives towards intended outcomes
Engage senior management to provide factual, transparent, and timely reporting on existing and emerging PAM or information security risks
Active participation in GIS IAM/PAM forums including but not limited to Monthly IAM Stakeholder Forum and Control Owner Forum for standard and Single Process Inventory (SPI) enhancements
Supports audit issues for closure and sustainability
Qualification
Required
7 years relevant hands-on experience in PAM in complex and heterogenous technology environment
Deep experience with Linux, Windows, Cloud scale Identity, Access Management (Single Sign-On, Multi Factor Authentication), Authorization services or design and architecture of PAM services
Deep knowledge of bank financial practices and policies and ability to adapt to fast changing environment
Working level experience with IAM platforms such as Ping Identity, Active Directory OpenLDAP, OpenDJ
Experience in consumption of Web Service APIs such as JSON / XML
Hands on experience and involvement in large and complex projects
Expert level knowledge of privileged access management methodologies and techniques for on-prem and Cloud implementation
Expert level knowledge of authentication platforms such as Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, LDAP, Radius
Expert knowledge of PAM related tools which support session proxy, vaulting, just-in-time provision, integration with service management tool would be an advantage
Deep security knowledge which covers core technology infrastructure (network, storage, servers, databases, etc.) identity management and application security practice
Deep knowledge on Federation platforms or protocols such as Oauth, OpenID, SAML, WS-Fed, etc
Good knowledge and understanding of PAM-specific laws, rules, and regulations within the financial services sector
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products with ability to quickly analyze and synthesize large volumes of data
Familiarity with security standards such as NIST, ISO/EC, FFIEC
Understanding and interpreting BAC's established information security Policy, Standards, Procedure and Guides, and applying this knowledge to related PAM decisions and response
Serve as the Subject Matter Experts in advising BAC business and technology counterparts on effective ways to achieve or exceed compliance with applicable Policy, Standards, Procedures and Guides
Proficient in articulating facts and data-driven plans and to partner with stakeholders to implement intended solutions to drive risk reductions and adherence to PAM standards
Strong attention to detail and advanced analytical skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Proven track record in delivering outcomes that result in sustainable risk reductions in PAM
Ability to work independently on initiatives with little oversight. Motivated and willing to learn
Confident and effective in delivering messages across a wide spectrum of individuals with varying degrees of technical and business understanding
Preferred
Possession of CISSP certification would be an advantage
Knowledge of Compliance Certifications such as SOX, SOC, SOC2
Benefits
Discretionary incentive eligible
Industry-leading benefits
Access to paid time off
Company
Bank of America
Bank of America is a financial institution that offers credit cards, home loans, and auto loan services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.59BKey Investors
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2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $386.79M
2024-11-26Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2020-07-28Post Ipo Equity· $400M
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Charissa Messer
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Rami Salem
SVP Strategic Competitive Intelligence
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