Senior Level Privileged Access Management Jobs
Senior level privileged access management jobs put experienced professionals in charge of enterprise identity security architecture, privileged account governance, and the engineering teams that build and maintain these controls. Hiring concentrates across Technology & Software, Medical Devices, and Investment & Asset Management, with 40% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Saviynt, Mizuho, and Stryker hiring at this level now.
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Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:US Stryker employee benefits.Preference will be given to candidates residing in the Eastern or Central time zones.
As a PAM Manager, you will lead Stryker’s enterprise Privileged Access Management program, protecting privileged accounts, credentials, secrets, and sessions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will own the PAM strategy and operating model, lead a team of analysts, and partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security Operations, Application, and Audit teams to reduce privileged access risk and support regulatory compliance.
What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities:
- Own the enterprise PAM strategy, roadmap, engineering standards, and operating model aligned with Zero Trust and least-privilege principles.
- Lead the deployment and operation of CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea across privileged account, credential, secrets, and session-management use cases.
- Manage the privileged account lifecycle, including provisioning, deprovisioning, vaulting, rotation, and check-in/check-out for human and shared privileged accounts.
- Implement privileged session monitoring and recording for high-risk administrative access, just-in-time and time-bound access, and endpoint privilege management to remove local administrator rights and enforce application control.
- Design and govern break-glass access procedures with approval and audit controls, and manage brokered, monitored, and time-limited third-party privileged access.
- Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security Operations, and Application teams to onboard privileged accounts and integrate PAM controls.
- Support SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework requirements through reporting and audit evidence for privileged access controls.
Leadership & People Management Responsibilities:
- Lead PAM analysts by setting priorities, engineering standards, performance expectations, and day-to-day operating practices.
Knowledge and Capabilities:
- Assess privileged access risks, resolve complex identity-security issues, and balance competing program priorities.
- Translate PAM risks, control requirements, and implementation decisions into clear guidance for technical teams, business partners, and auditors.
What You Need:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in identity or cybersecurity, including a minimum 4 years of experience focused on privileged access management.
- Hands-on experience deploying and operating CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea.
- Experience with credential vaulting, privileged session management, just-in-time access, endpoint privilege management, and secrets management.
- Experience securing privileged access across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and on-premises environments.
- People-leadership or team-lead experience managing analysts or engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- CyberArk Defender or Sentry, CISSP, BeyondTrust, or Delinea certification, or formal training in privileged access management, identity security, or Zero Trust architecture.
Posted Date: 09/14/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $135,600 - $225,900 USD Annual
- US5: $142,400 - $237,200 USD Annual
- US10: $149,200 - $248,500 USD Annual
- US15: $155,900 - $259,800 USD Annual
- US20: $162,700 - $271,100 USD Annual
- US30: $176,300 - $293,700 USD Annual
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:US Stryker employee benefits.Preference will be given to candidates residing in the Eastern or Central time zones.
As a PAM Manager, you will lead Stryker’s enterprise Privileged Access Management program, protecting privileged accounts, credentials, secrets, and sessions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will own the PAM strategy and operating model, lead a team of analysts, and partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security Operations, Application, and Audit teams to reduce privileged access risk and support regulatory compliance.
What you will do:
Technical Responsibilities:
- Own the enterprise PAM strategy, roadmap, engineering standards, and operating model aligned with Zero Trust and least-privilege principles.
- Lead the deployment and operation of CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea across privileged account, credential, secrets, and session-management use cases.
- Manage the privileged account lifecycle, including provisioning, deprovisioning, vaulting, rotation, and check-in/check-out for human and shared privileged accounts.
- Implement privileged session monitoring and recording for high-risk administrative access, just-in-time and time-bound access, and endpoint privilege management to remove local administrator rights and enforce application control.
- Design and govern break-glass access procedures with approval and audit controls, and manage brokered, monitored, and time-limited third-party privileged access.
- Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security Operations, and Application teams to onboard privileged accounts and integrate PAM controls.
- Support SOX, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework requirements through reporting and audit evidence for privileged access controls.
Leadership & People Management Responsibilities:
- Lead PAM analysts by setting priorities, engineering standards, performance expectations, and day-to-day operating practices.
Knowledge and Capabilities:
- Assess privileged access risks, resolve complex identity-security issues, and balance competing program priorities.
- Translate PAM risks, control requirements, and implementation decisions into clear guidance for technical teams, business partners, and auditors.
What You Need:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in identity or cybersecurity, including a minimum 4 years of experience focused on privileged access management.
- Hands-on experience deploying and operating CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea.
- Experience with credential vaulting, privileged session management, just-in-time access, endpoint privilege management, and secrets management.
- Experience securing privileged access across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and on-premises environments.
- People-leadership or team-lead experience managing analysts or engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- CyberArk Defender or Sentry, CISSP, BeyondTrust, or Delinea certification, or formal training in privileged access management, identity security, or Zero Trust architecture.
Posted Date: 09/14/2026
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $135,600 - $225,900 USD Annual
- US5: $142,400 - $237,200 USD Annual
- US10: $149,200 - $248,500 USD Annual
- US15: $155,900 - $259,800 USD Annual
- US20: $162,700 - $271,100 USD Annual
- US30: $176,300 - $293,700 USD Annual
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Senior Level Privileged Access Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level privileged access management job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned PAM program design end to end, not just administered tools. Deep hands-on experience with platforms like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea matters, but so does the ability to translate technical controls into business risk terms for leadership. Candidates who have led cross-functional rollouts, written policy, and mentored junior engineers consistently stand out in senior searches.
Which companies hire senior level privileged access managements?
Companies hiring senior level privileged access managements right now include Saviynt, Mizuho, and Stryker, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and defense contractors with complex identity environments that require experienced ownership rather than day-to-day tool administration.
Are there remote senior level privileged access management jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid availability is meaningful at this level. About 40% of senior level privileged access management openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the reality that experienced engineers can lead architecture decisions and mentor distributed teams without being on site. Fully remote roles do appear, though some employers prefer hybrid arrangements for staff with direct leadership responsibilities.
What makes a privileged access management role senior level?
Senior level privileged access management roles involve owning the architecture and strategy for an organization's privileged account controls, not just operating existing tooling. Responsibilities typically include defining governance frameworks, leading enterprise-wide PAM deployments, evaluating and selecting platforms, advising stakeholders on risk posture, and developing or mentoring the engineers who handle day-to-day operations. The expectation shifts from execution to program ownership.
Which industries hire the most senior level privileged access managements?
Senior Level privileged access management roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Medical Devices, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under strict regulatory and compliance requirements, manage large volumes of sensitive systems, and need experienced professionals who can build controls that hold up to audit scrutiny and evolving threat landscapes.