Senior Specialist, Cybersecurity Engineering

Merck•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer (R3) We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our IT Risk Management & Security team as a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer (R3). This IAM role focuses on privileged access, secrets management, API security, and related identity security functions. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to contribute to a team that is at the forefront of protecting our company's critical assets, this role is for you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in a related field
3+ years delivering PAM solutions in enterprise settings
Skilled in PAM platforms (e.g., Delinea, CyberArk, BeyondTrust)
End-to-end design and implementation of PAM services and processes
Deep understanding of PAM concepts and enterprise deployment across on-prem/hybrid environments platforms
Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills
Effective at managing multiple priorities and adapting to change
Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communicator for technical and non-technical audiences
Experienced working within large, global matrixed organizations

Nice To Haves

Experience in large healthcare or regulated environments
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, SDLC, and cloud-native security controls
Hands-on experience with identity platforms (Active Directory, Entra ID), cloud identity management, and HashiCorp Vault
Familiarity with ServiceNow for change and incident management, and experience automating tasks using PowerShell
Knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks (NIST, ITIL)
Industry-recognized certifications in information, application, or cloud security (e.g., CISSP, Security+)

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and operate enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including privileged account administration across on-premises and cloud environments
Serve as a subject matter expert for PAM technologies, contributing to standards, secure patterns, and best practices across applications, infrastructure, and platforms
Administer, monitor, patch, and support PAM platforms to ensure stability, security, and uninterrupted production operations
Partner with application, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams to gather requirements, evaluate technologies, remediate gaps, and drive continuous improvement
Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and solution designs, including integration with automation, CI/CD pipelines, and third-party systems