Senior PAM Security Engineer

Company Description

Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.

Job Description

Summary

You will contribute to the implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities across the enterprise. With a focus on CyberArk solutions, you will support the design, configuration, and expansion of PAM controls across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

The engineer partners with PAM leadership, governance, operations, and security teams to provide secure, scalable PAM solutions aligned with our needs and compliance requirements. You will contribute technically to advanced PAM projects while growing toward deeper architectural ownership. You will report to PAM leadership within the Security organization.

Main Responsibilities

PAM Engineering & Operations Support

• Be a senior technical contributor supporting CyberArk PAM platforms and services.
• Implement and maintain PAM configurations, policies, and integrations across hybrid environments.
• Support the onboarding of privileged accounts and workloads into PAM platforms.
• Help with the deployment and configuration of advanced CyberArk modules, including Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA) and Cloud Security Access (CSA).

Cloud & Platform Security

• Support PAM solutions for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), securing privileged access to IaaS, PaaS, and selected SaaS resources.
• Help implement and maintain secrets management solutions, including CyberArk Conjur, Secrets Hub, and integrations with cloud-native secret stores.
• Help secure DevOps pipelines, containerized workloads, and cloud automation with PAM controls.

Integration & Automation

• Help integrate PAM platforms with enterprise identity providers, SIEM tools, DevOps toolchains, and endpoint security platforms.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using tools such as PowerShell, Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Support infrastructure-as-code and automation projects related to PAM deployments.

Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide Tier 2–3 support for PAM-related incidents, service requests, and escalations.
• Help with troubleshooting platform issues, performance optimization, and service stability.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Stay current on PAM technologies and contribute ideas for platform enhancements and adoption.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IAM, or related security engineering roles.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Privileged Access Management platforms.
• Practical experience with CyberArk solutions (PAS, EPM, Conjur, WPM or similar components).
• Experience supporting PAM in at least one cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Working knowledge of PAM concepts, access control models, and security best practices.
• Hands-on experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and Ansible).
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS.

Additional Information

• Benefits/Perks:

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

• This is a fully remote job opportunity. #LI-Remote
• Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian’s people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.