Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Architect

Our client, a leader in their industry, has an excellent opportunity for a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security 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, HashiCorp Vault, and Microsoft Entra ID to optimize access controls.

• 20+ years of IT experience with 10+ years of experience delivering cybersecurity architecture within regulated industries.

• Expertise in PAM solution architecture, including secrets management using HashiCorp 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).

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.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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