Senior Manager, Privileged Access Management – PAM

Pfizer

Senior Manager leading privileged access management for Pfizer, a global biopharmaceutical company. Modernizing PAM platforms, cloud controls, automation, and enterprise security operations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBothell • Florida, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,400 - $207,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including design, implementation, and integration across various environments. Proficient in automation, security policy development, and compliance with regulatory standards such as SOX, HIPAA, and GDPR.

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Privileged Access Management (PAM)CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea/ThycoticIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Automation Tools, APIs, PowerShell, PythonAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Privileged Access Management (PAM)Identity and Access Management (IAM)Automation ToolsAPIsPowerShell ScriptingPython ScriptingInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)CyberArkBeyondTrustDelinea/Thycotic

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAgile Delivery ToolsCloud Environments (Azure, AWS)On-Premises Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

SOXHIPAAGDPRCCPACybersecurityData ProtectionPrivacy StandardsAccess-Control Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityLinuxPythonSDLCTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage enterprise Privileged Access Management services for reliability, security, scalability, compliance, and operational resilience
Define, develop, deploy, and maintain PAM solutions meeting business, technical, cybersecurity, audit, and regulatory requirements
Integrate applications, infrastructure targets, service accounts, secrets, and third-party platforms into PAM services
Provide technical direction for PAM enhancements and service improvements
Partner with service owners, operations, application, cloud, cybersecurity, and customer stakeholders to develop secure, scalable PAM solutions
Build service patterns, technical workflows, architecture diagrams, implementation documentation, operational runbooks, and SDLC artifacts
Develop automation using APIs, scripting, front-end capabilities, and PAM technologies
Create and manage Infrastructure as Code solutions, including Terraform, for cloud infrastructure
Ensure code quality, security, maintainability, documentation, reviews, testing, and lifecycle best practices
Design and execute unit, smoke, functional, and regression testing
Implement continuous improvements to reduce manual work, strengthen controls, improve reliability, and enhance user experience
Support service health, planned maintenance, emergency response, and 24x7 escalation support as needed
Manage incidents, problems, and service risks using ITIL-aligned practices, including root cause analysis and remediation planning
Provide technical leadership and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
6+ years of experience in IT, identity and access management, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or related enterprise technology roles, or a Master’s degree and 5+ years, or a PhD and 1+ years
5+ years of hands-on privileged access management experience in large, complex enterprise environments
Experience serving as a technical lead or senior subject matter expert for complex, cross-functional enterprise technology initiatives
Extensive experience designing, implementing, integrating, and operating PAM platforms such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea/Thycotic, or similar
Strong understanding of IAM, MFA, SSO, secrets management, credential rotation, session management, least privilege, and threat detection
Experience integrating PAM across cloud, on-premises, IaaS, SaaS, Windows, Linux, database, network, and application environments, including Azure and AWS
Experience working in Agile environments and using Agile delivery tools
Experience with automation tools, APIs, and PowerShell or Python scripting
Understanding of SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, audit expectations, and cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, and access-control standards
Experience developing, implementing, and enforcing security policies and procedures
Experience developing and executing PAM strategies and roadmaps
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate across departments and teams
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
Position requires permanent work authorization in the United States
U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Periodic international and domestic travel required, less than 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of base salary
Share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Paid caregiver/parental leave
Paid medical leave
Medical coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility
Opportunity to grow and develop a career
Ownership culture that values diversity