Privileged Access Management; PAM Architect

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect

Our client, a leader in their industry, has an excellent opportunity for a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect to work on a 12-month+ contract position in Westlake, TX. This position is hybrid onsite two weeks a month and candidates must be local to the metro area or willing to relocate.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $100/hour - $110/hour w-2

• Develop a comprehensive PAM architecture strategy aligned with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
• Design and deploy PAM solutions with an emphasis on workload access controls and secrets management.
• Implement and manage secrets management platforms, ensuring secure handling of privileged credentials.
• Utilize frameworks like SPIFFE and SPIRE for secure, standardized workload identities.
• Leverage tools such as Cyberark, Delinea, Hashi Corp Vault, and Microsoft Entra  optimize access controls.

• 20+ year of IT experience with 10+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity architecture within regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Expertise in PAM solution architecture, including secrets management using Hashi Corp Vault.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management, PAM security controls, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.