Director, Privileged Access Management

ADP is hiring a Director, Privileged Access Management

Locations:
Roseland NJ, Alpharetta GA, Pasadena CA, Orlando FL, Miami FL, Norfolk VA

In this role, you will oversee the access, implementation, security, and governance of accounts and privileged accounts. This role will focus on operational excellence and risk mitigation through the deployment and management of PAM technologies such as Cyber Ark, Delinea, and Beyond Trust. The leader will secure critical infrastructure and data by enforcing modern access principles like least privilege, just‑in‑time provisioning, and zero standing privilege, while also ensuring secure credential storage, session monitoring, and compliance alignment.

As part of ongoing improvement efforts, the team leader will also contribute to the evaluation and potential optimization of the access management toolset as a supporting responsibility.

• Privileged Access Governance & Operations:
  • Lead day‑to‑day operations and governance of accounts including privileged accounts across the organization.
  • Define and enforce access management policies based on least privilege, zero trust, and zero standing access principles.
  • Manage onboarding, rotation, vaulting, and monitoring of admin, service, application, and other accounts.
• Technology Implementation & Oversight:
  • Administer tools including Cyber Ark and Beyond Trust to protect sensitive systems and endpoints.
  • Oversee automated credential rotation and discovery of privileged accounts.
  • Implement just‑in‑time access workflows, break‑glass processes, and privileged escalation controls.
  • Ensure privileged session recording and centralized logging.
• Access Security & Threat Protection:
  • Secure access to high‑risk and business‑critical systems, including cloud console access and remote infrastructure.
  • Lead centralized management of secrets (API keys, encryption keys, credentials) used across applications and Dev Sec Ops  environments.
  • Collaborate with the SOC and cybersecurity teams on threat detection and incident response related to access.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Work closely with Infrastructure, Cloud Ops, Dev Sec Ops , DBAs, IT Admins, and Application Owners to align privileged access controls with operational needs.
  • Coordinate with audit and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
  • Manage engagement with PAM vendors and support teams.
• Support for PAM Tool Optimization:
  • Support the assessment and possible optimization of existing PAM solutions (Cyber Ark, Delinea, Beyond Trust), identifying overlaps or improvement areas where appropriate.
• Support the Public Cloud Transformation:
  • Define a vision, strategy & migration plan for on‑prem toolset to the public Cloud vendors.
  • Handle PAM for on‑prem & public Cloud Assets.
  • Define, implement, and operate the use and impact of GenAI within IAM landscape along with use of GenAI in the ecosystem.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in IT security, including 3+ years with a focus on PAM.
• 5+ years of experience in managing technical teams.
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  tool chains and integrating PAM with CI/CD workflows.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, GDPR.
• Hands‑on expertise with at least one major PAM platform (Cyber Ark, Delinea, Beyond Trust), preferably across multiple environments.
• Working knowledge and experience of privileged account lifecycle, secrets management, session recording, and access provisioning.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern access controls.
• Excellent communication skills and experience interacting with cross‑functional teams, including HR, legal, audit, and business leaders.
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Experience managing or mentoring a technical team in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Program & Change Management experience.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on technical approach.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Passionate about automation, security, and operational excellence.
• Self‑driven, organized, and…