Principal Systems Engineer – Privileged Access Management (PAM)
At NextLink, we are looking for a Principal Systems Engineer – Privileged Access Management (PAM) to join our team and collaborate closely with one of our most recognized clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

You will join a global cybersecurity environment, playing a key role in the design, operation, and continuous improvement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) services across integral and hybrid infrastructures.

With a strong security and DevSecOps mindset, you will work with PAM, Secrets Management, and Privileged Remote Access technologies, supporting both human and non-human identities.

Main responsibilities:

Design, implement, operate, and continuously improve PAM solutions and integrations.

Manage privileged accounts, vaulting, session control, authentication flows, and secure access workflows.

Work with IT teams and stakeholders to translate business and security requirements into scalable PAM solutions.

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PAM technologies, architecture, and integrations.





Contribute to or lead initiatives related to access control, identity security, automation, monitoring, and governance.

Provide global 2nd and 3rd level support for PAM services.

Troubleshoot complex system, authentication, network, and integration issues and support critical incidents.

Drive automation, standardization, and continuous service improvement.

Ensure solutions align with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and secure-by-design standards.

Maintain clear technical documentation and support knowledge transfer, training, and operational readiness.

Deliver against agreed objectives, milestones, and operational KPIs.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in IT Infrastructure, Identity & Access Management, or Cybersecurity.

5+ years of relevant experience, with solid exposure to PAM, Identity Management, or se

📌 Principal Systems Engineer – Privileged Access Management (Madrid)
🏢 Next-link
📍 Madrid