Overview
The PAM Engineer will be responsible for deploying and operationalizing a modern Privileged Access Management (PAM) framework in cloud infrastructure environments. The role involves collaborating closely with Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Platform Engineering teams to ensure secure and scalable access controls for both human and machine identities, particularly within a retail and e-commerce context. This is a hands-on contract position, ideal for those with substantial experience in cloud security.
Responsibilities
- Implement and operationalize Privileged Access Management solutions across cloud environments.
- Collaborate with Security, IAM, and Platform Engineering teams to enhance cloud security posture.
- Deploy and manage Teleport as the primary PAM solution.
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform to automate provisioning.
- Contribute to GitOps-driven environments for seamless deployment processes.
- Apply principles of IAM, RBAC, and Zero Trust in access control strategies.
- Integrate Okta as an Identity Provider where necessary.
- Ensure access controls are developer-friendly while maintaining security standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience in delivering PAM solutions in cloud-native environments.
- Hands-on expertise with Teleport as a PAM solution.
- Strong proficiency in cloud services, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques.
- Familiarity with GitOps methodologies for managing cloud infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of IAM, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Zero Trust principles.
- Knowledge of Okta functioning as an Identity Provider (IdP) is advantageous.
- Available for an initial 4-month remote contract and located within the EU.