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How much do privileged access management engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for privileged access management engineer in the United States is $152,773.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $143,000.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a privileged access management engineer?

A Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls to manage and protect privileged accounts within an organization. They work with PAM solutions to enforce least privilege access, monitor privileged session activity, and prevent unauthorized access to critical systems. PAM Engineers collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements while continuously improving identity and access management processes.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a privileged access management engineer?

As a Privileged Access Management Engineer, your daily tasks often involve managing user access permissions, maintaining and upgrading PAM solutions, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. You may work closely with IT security and operations teams to enforce security policies and address access-related incidents. Routine responsibilities also include auditing privileged accounts, updating documentation, and participating in compliance and risk assessments. This role requires you to be proactive and responsive, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access critical systems and sensitive data.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a privileged access management engineer?

A Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer needs a strong background in information security, identity and access management principles, and experience with enterprise PAM solutions. Familiarity with tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Thycotic, and relevant certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+ are highly valued. Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication enable success in a collaborative environment. These skills are critical for safeguarding sensitive assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting secure business operations.

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Infographic showing various Privileged Access Management Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,773 per year, or $73.4 per hour.

IdAM Privileged Access Management Engineer

Pacific Asset Management, LLC

Newport Beach, CA • On-site

$168 - $205/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist with the development of the Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategy and roadmaps.

  • Architect, design, develop, troubleshoot, and implement PAM solutions, including automation and resiliency.

  • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure requirements are met and monitor the implementation of PAM products and capabilities.


Job description

Job Description

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse new talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We’re actively seeking a talented Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer who will be responsible for the delivery of Privileged Access Management (PAM) products and capabilities required to support the enterprise infrastructure and business line applications.

In this role, you will assist with the development of the PAM strategy and corresponding roadmaps considering the corporate strategy, industry security trends and regulatory requirements. You will also collaborate and coordinate with IT leaders, technologists and support staff to ensure the requirements are clearly defined and established timelines are met. Finally, you will work to improve and track the maturity of the PAM products and capabilities showing increased adoption, speed to market, and resiliency.

How you’ll help move us forward
  • Serve as a Privileged Access Management Engineer
  • Contribute to a strategy and multi-year plan incorporating all parts of PAM: scan/discovery, remediation, lifecycle management, password rotation, password vaulting, just in time administration
  • Architect, design, develop and troubleshoot PAM solutions with the ability to provide technical and architectural design documentation, recommendations, specifications, use cases, requirements and test cases
  • Create solutions that drive full automation, self-service, and resiliency
  • Eliminate duplicative capabilities where possible, reduce complexities, and leverage enterprise standards and industry best practices
  • Define best practice and development of troubleshooting processes, methodologies, standards, alerts and reporting from PAM platform(s) to be leveraged for operational monitoring
  • Identify, manage and remediate existing or future risks, issues, and roadblocks for timely delivery
  • Partner with internal technical teams ensuring the strategy and roadmaps are well understood while monitoring successful implementation
  • Lead change, by acting as change agent, to use skills and expertise to inspire a shared purpose of intent, drive awareness, communications, documentation, and training
  • Develop and implement program communications framework and metrics to keep stakeholders, customers, and IAM colleagues well informed
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of information security strategy and architecture
The experience you bring
  • 10+ years Information Security experience, with strong focus in PAM platforms (e.g. CyberArk, Delinea, Netwrix)
  • Detailed knowledge and experience in enabling new, migrating to, and/or managing an enterprise PAM platform based on best practices.
  • Detailed knowledge and experience with automating PAM processes by leveraging out of box capabilities and custom build connectors / API’s.
  • Knowledge and experience of Just-in-Time Administration, Zero Trust, and Multi-Factor Authentication.
  • Strong technical understanding of Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure, Windows, Linux, networking, databases, and enterprise infrastructure.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and corresponding Agile based tools
  • Proven ability to influence and gain trust at senior management levels in multi-cultural environments
  • Ability to manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales
  • Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement
What makes you stand out
  • BA/BS in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
  • CISSP, CISM, CISA or other relevant security certifications and knowledge of ISO and NIST security standards preferred #LI-TB1
Base Pay Range

$167,670.00 - $204,930.00

Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs.

Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

  • Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
  • Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life?

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EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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