PAM Operations Specialist

Description :PAM Operations SpecialistThis is a detailed job description for a PAM (Privileged Access Management) Operations Specialist with a strong background in identity and access management technologies, server administration, and security principles.Job Title : PAM Operations SpecialistExperience : 5+ YearsLocation : Pune, IndiaRole Type : Full-time, Operations & SupportReporting To : PAM Team Lead/ManagerJob Summary :The PAM Operations Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day operational support, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization's Privileged Access Management (PAM) infrastructure. This includes managing privileged identities, session monitoring, and ensuring continuous compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in server administration, Active Directory, cloud environments (Azure), and major PAM solutions.Key Responsibilities :1. Core PAM & Identity Management :- Operate and maintain enterprise PAM solutions, including CyberArk, Centrify, and PowerBroker (or similar tools like BeyondTrust, Delinea).- Manage and support privileged accounts, policies, workflows, and session monitoring across diverse platforms.- Work extensively with Kerberos for secure authentication and service tickets, including troubleshooting complex issues.- Manage and maintain LDAP/Directory Services like Oracle Unified Directory (OUD) and Active Directory (AD) integration with PAM tools.- Implement and manage role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege principles.2. Server & Cloud Infrastructure :- Demonstrate extremely strong proficiency in Windows Server administration, including installation, patching, security hardening, and troubleshooting.- Manage and support Active Directory (AD) services, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), schema extensions, and replication health.- Work with extremely strong proficiency in Azure services, particularly in relation to identity management (Azure AD, PIM) and PAM integration with cloud workloads.- Perform routine administration and troubleshooting for RHEL 7 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) environments.- Apply core networking and infrastructure principles, including DNS, NIS, network routing, failover mechanisms, and load balancing.3. Security & Compliance :- Ensure all PAM components adhere to internal and external security principals and encryption standards.- Develop and maintain documentation for all PAM operational procedures, configurations, and topology diagrams.- Utilize Splunk for security event monitoring, log analysis, and creating dashboards to detect and report on privileged access activities and anomalies.- Contribute to audit and compliance activities related to privileged access management models.4. Database & Scripting :- Provide operational support and integration for Proficient in MS SQL and Oracle DB/SQL environments as they relate to privileged access and service accounts.- Manage security and access for web server platforms, specifically IIS (Internet Information Services).- Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for operational tasks, reporting, and integration with tools like PBAT/GSNow.5. Emerging Technologies :- Understand and apply core Kubernetes principals for securing containerized environments and service accounts.Education & Experience :- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).- 5+ years of direct experience in IT Operations, with a focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and/or Privileged Access Management (PAM).- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, CISSP) are a plus. (ref:hirist.tech)