Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer | Valencia

Location: Valencia, Spain

Work model: on-site Valencia office

Experience: 4 to 8+ years in PAM, IAM, or IT Security Engineering

Position: Full-time

Contract: B2B / Freelance

Languages: English & Spanish

Summary

We're looking for a PAM Engineer to deploy, administer, and manage enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions across on-premises and cloud environments. You'll focus on CyberArk , privileged account onboarding, secrets management, Just-in-Time (JIT) access, automation, and governance, ensuring secure management of privileged identities and compliance with security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain CyberArk components including Vault, PVWA, CPM, PSM, PTA, and Conjur

Perform privileged account onboarding across Windows, Linux, Oracle, SQL, cloud, and application environments , ensuring secure vaulting and proper classification

Manage the end-to-end privileged account lifecycle , including inventory, validation, ownership mapping, approvals, and onboarding

Implement and manage Just-in-Time (JIT) privileged access and session management controls

Enforce password and credential management policies , including automated password rotation , complexity enforcement, and secure credential storage

Manage application secrets using CyberArk Conjur or equivalent secrets management solutions

Identify and manage service accounts, shared accounts, and non-rotating accounts , applying appropriate security controls and risk mitigation

Monitor password compliance and remediate accounts that do not meet defined rotation and policy standards





Provide Level 2/3 support for PAM-related incidents and service requests

Troubleshoot CyberArk integrations with Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), IAM, SIEM, and ServiceNow

Perform regular health checks, system monitoring, patching, and upgrades of CyberArk infrastructure

Automate PAM processes using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and psPAS to reduce manual effort

Support bulk onboarding and large-scale privileged account management through automation and standardized methods

Design and support integrations between PAM and enterprise IAM systems such as SailPoint, Saviynt, and Entra ID

Maintain SOPs, onboarding procedures, runbooks, and automation scripts

Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and cloud teams to enforce least privilege and secure credential usage

Participate in audit and compliance activities , providing evidence, reporting, and demonstrating control effectiveness

Support PAM governance activities , including account recertification, ownership validation, and compliance monitoring

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security , or related field

4–8 years of experience in IT Security, IAM, or PAM Engineering

Strong hands-on experience with CyberArk PAM Suite ( Vault, CPM, PSM, PVWA )





Experience with CyberArk Conjur or other enterprise secrets management solutions

Strong understanding of Just-in-Time (JIT) access and Privileged Session Management

Experience integrating PAM with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Entra ID / Azure AD )

Experience managing privileged access in cloud environments ( Azure, AWS )

Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, Active Directory , and database systems ( Oracle, SQL )

Strong scripting and automation experience ( PowerShell, Python, REST APIs )

Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow and incident/change management processes

Knowledge of security controls, audit frameworks , and compliance standards

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Attention to detail and commitment to security best practices

Nice to Have

CyberArk Defender / Sentry certification

Experience implementing Conjur in DevOps / CI-CD environments

Experience with Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA) or advanced monitoring tools

Exposure to container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift) and secrets management

Familiarity with Zero Trust security architecture

If you're passionate about CyberArk, Privileged Access Management, automation, and enterprise security , we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV in English to [email protected] with reference "MA/PAM" or just apply to this opportunity.

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