Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer

Vantive: A New Company Built on Our Legacy
Since last year, Baxter has been on a journey to separate our Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.
At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.
*Completion of the proposed sale of Vantive to funds managed by the Carlyle Group is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

Your role at Baxter

As a Privileged Access Management (PAM) Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our organization's sensitive data and systems. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining robust PAM solutions to protect privileged accounts and access within our environment. Your expertise will be essential in safeguarding against unauthorized access, minimizing security risks, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

What you'll be doing

• Implementation: Deploy, and maintain PAM solutions tailored to the organization's needs, ensuring comprehensive coverage of privileged accounts and access points.
• Configuration Management: Configure and manage PAM tools and platforms, including but not limited to privileged account repositories, session management, and password vaults, to enforce least privilege principles and enhance security posture.
• Integration and Automation: Integrate PAM solutions with existing identity and access management (IAM) systems, security infrastructure, and other relevant platforms. Develop and implement automation scripts and workflows to streamline PAM processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct regular assessments of privileged access risks and vulnerabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize remediation efforts to mitigate security threats effectively.
• Incident Response and Monitoring: Act as a subject matter expert in PAM-related incidents, providing support during security incidents, investigations, and audits. Monitor PAM systems for suspicious activities and potential security breaches, implementing proactive measures to prevent unauthorized access.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of PAM configurations, processes, and procedures. Generate regular reports on PAM performance, compliance status, and security metrics for management review and audit purposes.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, etc.) are preferred.
• Proven experience (2+ years) implementing, and managing Privileged Access Management solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of PAM concepts, methodologies, and technologies, including password management, session monitoring, privilege elevation, etc.
• Proficiency in deploying and configuring PAM tools such as CyberArk, Centrify, Thycotic, or similar solutions.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) principles, authentication protocols, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and automation tools for process optimization and workflow automation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

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