PAM Consultant

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong experience in BeyondTrust PAM architecture and deployment, especially in hybrid cloud environments., Deep expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and PAM audit integration., Strong knowledge of Active Directory and group-based access control design., Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python for automation tasks..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of BeyondTrust PAM solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure PAM aligns with IT security architecture.
  • Automate credential lifecycle and access provisioning using scripting.
  • Support compliance audits by providing architectural documentation and access reports.

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Job description

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade BeyondTrust PAM solutions
  • Architect secure, scalable solutions integrating PAM with Active Directory, AWS IAM, and Microsoft SQL Server
  • Design and implement IAM-PAM integration strategies to support access control across hybrid cloud environments. 
  • Define and enforce least privilege access policies and Zero Trust security models
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security, Infrastructure, and Cloud Engineering to ensure PAM aligns with overall IT security architecture. 
  • Identify access patterns such as logins from unapproved hosts with db_owner roles and set up alerts or reports accordingly. 
  • Automate credential lifecycle, session monitoring, and access provisioning using PowerShell or Python scripting. 
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOX
  • Support compliance audits and internal assessments by providing architectural documentation and access reports. 
  • Use audit data to define appropriate Active Directory security groups for PAM implementation: 
    • PAM Auto-Approval group – users approved automatically 
    • PAM Escalated Approval group – users requiring manual approval 
  • Recommend and document access adjustment plans for users whose access will be modified under the new PAM framework. 
  • Advise on on-prem PAM solutions (including pricing) for managing Remote Desktop and SQL Server access via AD groups. 
  • Develop technical documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and operational runbooks. 
 
Required Qualifications: 
  • Strong experience in BeyondTrust PAM architecture and deployment, especially within hybrid cloud environments. 
  • Deep expertise with Microsoft SQL Server, particularly in PAM and audit integration. 
  • Hands-on experience with AWS EC2, IAM, and monitoring services (CloudWatch, Security Hub, Guard Duty, etc.).  
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, including group-based access control design and implementation.  
  • Familiarity with auditing tools such as Log360Cloud, and experience configuring logging, dashboards, and alerting.  
  • In-depth understanding of IAM-PAM integration models, including federated identity and session management. 
  • Solid grasp of Zero Trust architecture, least privilege principles, and compliance frameworks. 
  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar for automation and integration tasks. 
  • Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and architecture designs. 
  • BeyondTrust Certified Implementation Engineer (BCIE) or similar credentials. 
  • Experience in access control for Remote Desktop and SQL Server using AD groups. 
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOX, NIST). 
  • Previous experience in environments with mixed monitoring tools (ManageEngine, AWS-native tools, third-party APM solutions). 
 

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Other Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Collaboration

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