Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect — Senior Manager

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KPMG is seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect at the Senior Manager level, with a focus on CyberArk/Idira technologies. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of PAM solutions for our clients, combining strong technical expertise with experience leading delivery teams, advising clients, and developing IAM talent

• Lead the assessment, architecture, design, and implementation of PAM solutions, primarily using CyberArk/Idira technologies, aligned with clients’ business, security, and operational requirements.
• Design and implement capabilities for privileged account discovery and onboarding, credential vaulting and rotation, session management and monitoring, and least-privilege access.
• Provide technical leadership across small and large delivery teams, overseeing solution quality, technical decisions, and implementation activities.
• Advise clients on PAM strategy, roadmaps, operating models, and integration with broader identity and security programs.
• Lead integrations with directory services, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, IT service management tools, and security monitoring platforms.
• Define requirements for solution availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and operational support.
• Perform hands-on configuration, integration, automation, and troubleshooting when required.
• Mentor junior PAM and IAM resources and, as the team grows, take on Performance Manager responsibilities for IAM technical professionals.
• Stay current with PAM technologies, emerging capabilities, and industry best practices.
• Identifying sales opportunities and contributing to proposals and oral presentations will be expected

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in architecting and implementing enterprise PAM solutions, with strong hands-on experience in CyberArk/Idira technologies.
• Demonstrated experience as a PAM or IAM Architect and technical team lead.
• Strong understanding of privileged access controls, credential lifecycle management, session isolation and monitoring, service account management, and least-privilege principles.
• Experience integrating PAM solutions with Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, LDAP, databases, enterprise applications, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with scripting, automation, and API integrations using technologies such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, and REST APIs.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization technologies, including multifactor authentication, single sign-on, and role-based access control.
• Ability to translate business and security requirements into practical solution designs and implementation plans.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues across integrated systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to business and technical stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant CyberArk certifications or other PAM vendor certifications.
• Experience securing privileged access across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud environments.
• Familiarity with secrets management, workload identities, and integration with DevOps tools and pipelines.
• Experience with endpoint privilege management and just-in-time privileged access.
• Experience with additional PAM platforms, such as BeyondTrust or Delinea.
• Experience delivering client engagements in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with broader IAM technologies, including identity governance and administration and access management.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $152,000 to $190,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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