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Pam Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

The primary responsibility of the Staff/Lead Security Engineer position will be the continued evolution and advancement of our Privileged Account Management (PAM) program. This includes improvements ...

The primary responsibility of the Staff/Lead Security Engineer position will be the continued evolution and advancement of our Privileged Account Management (PAM) program. This includes improvements ...

The primary responsibility of the Staff/Lead Security Engineer position will be the continued evolution and advancement of our Privileged Account Management (PAM) program. This includes improvements ...

Senior IAM Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$60.25 - $78.75/hr

Senior IAM Engineer 2 days onsite, 3 days work from home (you pick work from home days) Summary ... This role will focus on Active Directory/Azure AD, O365, PAM and Identity Governance tooling. You ...

Senior IAM Engineer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$60.25 - $78.75/hr

Senior IAM Engineer 2 days onsite, 3 days work from home (you pick work from home days) Summary ... This role will focus on Active Directory/Azure AD, O365, PAM and Identity Governance tooling. You ...

Senior Security Engineer, IAM

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $161K/yr

Identity Lifecycle, Governance & PAM * Design and optimize identity lifecycle automation (joiner/mover/leaver) integrating HR systems, directories, and downstream applications. * Engineer identity ...

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Pam Engineer information

What is a PAM engineer?

A PAM (Privileged Access Management) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that protect an organization's privileged accounts. They work with PAM tools like CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Thycotic to enforce least privilege access, monitor privileged sessions, and prevent unauthorized access. Their role involves configuring access controls, integrating PAM solutions with enterprise systems, and responding to security incidents related to privileged accounts. PAM Engineers play a key role in improving cybersecurity posture by mitigating risks associated with privileged credentials.

What are some typical challenges faced by a PAM engineer in their daily work?

PAM Engineers often navigate challenges such as integrating privileged access tools with diverse and sometimes legacy systems, ensuring consistent policy enforcement, and responding quickly to security incidents involving privileged accounts. They frequently balance the need for strong security controls with minimal disruption to users’ workflows, and must adapt to evolving threats by maintaining and updating access policies and configurations. Collaboration with IT, security, and compliance teams is essential, and a proactive approach to ongoing training helps PAM Engineers stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities. Overcoming these challenges requires both technical expertise and effective communication with various stakeholders, making the role both dynamic and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the PAM engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PAM (Privileged Access Management) Engineer, you need a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, experience with identity and access management solutions, and typically a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with PAM platforms such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Thycotic, as well as certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+, are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are key soft skills for this role. These skills are critical to protecting sensitive systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and effectively managing privileged accounts within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Pam Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Identity and Access Management Engineer (Hybrid)

Allergan

Chicago, IL • On-site

$130 - $190/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled BeyondTrust Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our privileged access security infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing BeyondTrust solutions to protect critical systems and sensitive data by controlling and monitoring privileged user access across our enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities Implementation and Configuration
  • Deploy, configure, and maintainBeyondTrustPassword Safe, Privileged Remote Access,Endpoint Management
  • Design and implement privileged access policies and workflows aligned with security best practices
  • Configure password vaulting, session recording, and automated password rotation capabilities
  • IntegrateBeyondTrustsolutions with existing identity management systems, directories, and security tools
Administration and Maintenance
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and security ofBeyondTrustinfrastructure
  • Perform regular system updates, patches, and maintenance activities
  • Manage user accounts, groups, and access permissions within the PAM platform
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide Level 2/3 support for PAM-related incidents
Security and Compliance
  • Develop and enforce privileged access governance policies and procedures
  • Conduct regular access reviews and audit privileged account usage
  • Generate compliance reports for internal and external audits
  • Implement security controls to prevent unauthorized privileged access
  • Respond to security incidents involving privileged accounts
Documentation and Training
  • Create andmaintaintechnical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
  • Provide training and support to end users and IT staff on PAM best practices
  • Document system configurations, integrations, and customizations
  • Develop disaster recovery and business continuity procedures for PAM systems
Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree and 6+ years of experience OR Masters Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and no experience
  • Experience with BeyondTrustPAM solutions (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of privileged access management concepts and security frameworks
  • Experience with Windows and Linux system administration
  • Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, and identity management systems
  • Familiarity with database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL)
  • Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and securityarchitecture
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Preferred:
  • BeyondTrustcertified professional credentials
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GSEC
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (Ansible, PowerShell, Python scripting)
  • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments
  • Experience with SIEM integration and log analysisExperience working in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government)
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (Ansible, PowerShell, Python scripting)
  • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments
  • Experience with SIEM integration and log analysis
Additional Information
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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