Privileged Access Management Specialist

Summary

Join ALTER SOLUTIONS, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm, as a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist. This role involves implementing, managing, and optimizing CyberArk solutions for a major financial client. You will administer CyberArk components, design tailored solutions, ensure privileged account security, collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct risk assessments, and provide technical expertise. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 4+ years in information security with 2+ years in PAM and CyberArk, and strong CyberArk administration expertise. ALTER SOLUTIONS offers a dynamic work environment with remote work options, a flexible office environment, expert communities, and annual training and certification opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in information security, with at least 2+ years in PAM and CyberArk
• Strong expertise in CyberArk administration and associated tools
• Deep understanding of security concepts, including operating systems, network security, cryptography, and perimeter defense
• Proactive, self-starting, and highly organized with the ability to think long-term

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, implement, and troubleshoot CyberArk components including PVWA, CPM, PSM, PSMP, AAM, EPV, and PTA
• Design and implement CyberArk solutions tailored to business and security needs
• Ensure the security and integrity of privileged accounts within a complex, high-stakes financial environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PAM solutions into existing security frameworks
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend enhancements to improve security posture
• Provide technical expertise and support in areas such as workstation and server security, OS security (Windows, Linux, Unix), and network security
• Facilitate project management tasks related to PAM implementation and upgrades
• Maintain compliance with internal and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Certifications such as CISSP or CISM are a strong plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical details into business language
• Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably finance

Benefits

• Remote work available for a majority of our projects
• A Flex Office work environment available to everyone at all times to promote communication and collaboration
• Expert communities to share and disseminate skills within the group
• Close project management and HR support
• Annual training and certification opportunities
• Recognition of our consultants' expertise development
• Strong openness to short-term or long-term international mobility