Director of Privileged Access Management

Summary

Join Experian as a strategic Director, Privileged Access Management (PAM) to lead and manage PAM strategies, technologies, and operations. This critical role involves defining and executing the PAM strategy, overseeing the PAM technology lifecycle, and ensuring secure management of privileged accounts. You will report to the Senior Director of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and work remotely. The position requires strategic leadership, team leadership, PAM technology and operations expertise, access control and governance skills, and risk and compliance management capabilities. You will also be responsible for communicating the PAM strategy to various stakeholders and improving team operations. This role offers a great compensation package and various benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Identity and Access Management, with at least 5+ years specifically focused on leading Privileged Access Management programs
• Experience with product management or ownership role for a security technology or program, specifically within PAM
• Demonstrated experience developing PAM strategies, roadmaps, and architectural designs in large matrixed environments
• Hands-on experience leading PAM technologies (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, ThycoticCentrify)
• Expertise with access control principles, security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Experience influencing partners at all organizational levels
• Experience managing complex priorities and driving impactful outcomes across organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Define and advocate for the PAM product vision and strategy, developing a comprehensive roadmap aligned with goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Be the capability and service manager and the primary liaison for PAM capabilities and solutions
• Communicate the PAM strategy, roadmap, and operational status to executive leadership, technical teams, and partners
• Stay informed about the latest trends, threats, and advancements in PAM technologies and practices
• Identify opportunities for program enhancement and lead plans for security awareness and training related to privileged access
• Lead a high-performing team of PAM professionals, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Improve team operations through resource allocation and project prioritization to ensure successful execution
• Guide the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing management of PAM solutions. This includes overseeing architecture, configuration, integration, and operational efficiency to ensure performance, scalability, and adherence to security standards
• Define and provide clear, comprehensive requirements for privileged access controls, influencing our overarching access control standard
• Partner with Identity Governance & Access (IGA) and other security teams to implement privileged access controls across diverse systems and applications
• Lead the development of enterprise-wide PAM policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring secure management of privileged accounts
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor program effectiveness, identify trends, and improve
• Identify and assess risks associated with privileged access
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies, ensuring strict compliance with relevant security policies, audit requirements, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable
• Experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies in a security context

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays