The PAM Engineer will manage CyberArk platforms, automate processes using PowerShell/Python, and strengthen privileged access management across systems.
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per quarter
As part of Technology, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that shape New York Life's digital landscape. Leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your expertise fuels innovation, agility, and growth - driving the company's success.
The PAM Engineer is responsible for engineering, configuring, and supporting New York Life's Privileged Access Management platforms-primarily CyberArk-while contributing to broader Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with an emphasis on securing privileged credentials, automating operational processes, and integrating PAM controls into hybrid infrastructure and cloud environments.
The ideal candidate has solid technical depth in CyberArk and related IAM technologies, practical scripting skills, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, application, and security teams. Curiosity, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence are essential as NYL strengthens its identity and privilege management capabilities.
What You'll Do:
What You'll Bring:
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $121,000-$172,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.
Job Requisition ID: 92844
As part of Technology, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that shape New York Life's digital landscape. Leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your expertise fuels innovation, agility, and growth - driving the company's success.
The PAM Engineer is responsible for engineering, configuring, and supporting New York Life's Privileged Access Management platforms-primarily CyberArk-while contributing to broader Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with an emphasis on securing privileged credentials, automating operational processes, and integrating PAM controls into hybrid infrastructure and cloud environments.
The ideal candidate has solid technical depth in CyberArk and related IAM technologies, practical scripting skills, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, application, and security teams. Curiosity, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence are essential as NYL strengthens its identity and privilege management capabilities.
What You'll Do:
- Engineer, configure, and maintain CyberArk components (Vault, CPM, PSM, PTA, EPM) to support secure privileged access.
- Develop and maintain PAM integrations with Active Directory, Windows/Linux servers, databases, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Implement least-privilege models and onboard privileged accounts, credentials, and secrets across enterprise systems.
- Automate PAM operations using PowerShell or Python for onboarding, reporting, and monitoring tasks.
- Support periodic vault upgrades, patching, and platform hardening in alignment with security standards.
- Partner with infrastructure and application teams to troubleshoot integration and access control issues.
- Collaborate with IAM engineering peers on authentication and directory integration, MFA enforcement, and Zero Trust enablement.
- Assist in audit preparation and remediation for PAM controls, credential rotation, and session monitoring.
- Contribute to roadmap execution for PAM modernization and expansion into cloud and DevOps environments (e.g., API-based secrets management).
- Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for PAM operations and integrations.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 5-8 years of experience in IAM or security engineering, with at least 3 years focused on PAM.
- Strong knowledge of CyberArk architecture, deployment, and administration (v12+).
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Windows/Linux privilege models, and cloud IAM (AWS IAM, Azure AD).
- Experience automating tasks with PowerShell or Python.
- Understanding of identity and security protocols (LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OAuth/OIDC).
- Working knowledge of compliance standards relevant to privileged access (e.g., NIST, NYS DFS 500.12).
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills with the ability to support production environment.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $121,000-$172,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.
Job Requisition ID: 92844
Top Skills
Active Directory
AWS
Azure
Cyberark
Kerberos
Ldap
Linux
Oauth
Oidc
Powershell
Python
SAML
Windows
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