CrowdStrike · 23 hours ago
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expCrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches with advanced AI-native platforms. The Lead PAM Architect will design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive PAM architecture strategy, guiding teams to enhance the organization's security posture and manage privileged access effectively.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Develop and document a comprehensive PAM architecture strategy and roadmap that aligns with organizational objectives, enables users to get work done, and reduces security risk
Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust PAM solutions, including workload access controls, secrets management, and endpoint privilege management
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) and technical leader for the PAM team, providing guidance, validation, and quality control for implementation and integration efforts
Leverage expertise in PAM tools such as BeyondTrust Delinea, HashiCorp Vault, as well as custom on premises tools to enhance security measures and streamline access management processes
Design, implement, and enforce access control policies, standards, and procedures for privileged accounts, ensuring consistent and secure management and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, DoD IL)
Partner with product engineering, IT operations, security, and compliance teams to ensure seamless integration of PAM solutions with existing systems (e.g., Active Directory, SIEM tools, cloud platforms, microservices)
Conduct regular assessments of PAM controls, analyze complex access control scenarios, and collaborate with business partners to identify and mitigate risks associated with privileged access
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the organization. Participate in interviewing and hiring technical talent
Lead the testing, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex technical issues across multiple layers to ensure successful deployment and ongoing operation of PAM systems
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the IT industry, with a minimum of 5 years specifically in Privileged Access Management architecture and design
Deep technical understanding of PAM capabilities, controls, and security technologies, including privileged account discovery, session management, JIT and DevOps secret management
Hands-on, expert-level experience with enterprise PAM platforms (e.g., CyberArk, Delinea, BeyondTrust)
Expert experience in core IAM technologies (federation, directory services, MFA) and authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP)
Experience with cloud IAM solutions and native architectures (Azure, AWS, OCI, or GCP)
Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze complex scenarios and develop appropriate solutions
A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is typically required; a Master's degree is a plus
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and PAM-specific certifications can enhance a candidate's profile
API security and key management best practices
Certificate lifecycle management and PKI
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
CI/CD pipeline security and secrets injection
Scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Experience with Cloud-scale, business-critical Linux and/or other Unix-like variant environments
Benefits
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
Company
CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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2021-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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President / CEO & Founder
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Field CTO Europe
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