IAM/PAM Engineer/Architect

PLEASE READ before you ask any questions or submit any candidatesDirect Client (Banking) Hybrid Chicago ILI met with hiring manager todayShe is **++ONLY considering local folks++**Will **++NOT++** consider non locals that are willing to relocateOpen for C2C - H1B folks are also acceptableDuration: Till 06/27/2025 with possible extensionArchitect - $100-$115/hr C2C Engineer - $90-$100/hr C2C This role is Titled as PAM Architect but is more IAM focused and a **++SENIOR IAM Engineer with Architecture experience + 1 year PAM will also work++****++MUST BE LOCAL Chicago IL++**Interview process: 2 interview rounds (final in-person interview) - Manager will start interviewing this week itselfClient already has a Seasoned PAM resource on their team and needs Solid IAM resource with at least 1+ year of PAMMust haveHands on IAM - BOTH from Engineering and Architectural perspectiveApt to lead and drive IAM initiatives - design, implementation, delivery.1+ years of PAM experience - (Prefer CyberArk but any PAM tool is fine)This role is more of understanding strategy, roadmaps, documentation, coach team members as requiredPLUS (Not a MUST HAVE) - Client wants to build out more KPI's, maybe SLA's - any experience with metrics would appeal to the Client.> **++Job Description:++**> Essential duties and responsibilitiesInfluence the planning and execution of a strategic vision for rigorous and scalable solutions with a focus on creating measurable benchmarks, or KPIs, to show progress (or deficiencies requiring additional attention)> Collaborate with Identity Security Engineering and IAM to implement PAM solutions that align with access policies and processes.> Further develop or refine PAM and IAM standards, patterns, policies and procedures.> Research, validate and deploy solutions meeting security and business needs.> Drive security efficiencies, enabling security team members to work on more advanced tasks.> Possess a DevOps focus across technology and security architecture, automation, integration and distribution.> Perform other duties as assigned.> **++Experience requirements++**> 7+ years in Information Technology, with at least 3 years in a senior role directly leading IAM initiatives.> Experience in both cloud and on-premises IAM solutions> Working knowledge of governance frameworks such as NIST or ISO 17799> Extensive knowledge of Privileged Access Management (CyberArk Preferred), SSO, MFA, Active Directory (AD), public key infrastructure (PKI), and application program interface (API) capabilities.> CISSP (heavily preferred), CIAM, CCSP or other equivalent certification.Or master's degree in cyber security, related field.> **++Knowledge, Skills, ablilties, and behaviors required++**> Highly technical and analytical, with a proven deep background in IAM technology design, implementation and delivery.> Track record acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating effectively.> Excellence in communicating business risk from cybersecurity issues.> Track record of acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating effectively.> Highly trustworthy, leads by example.> Thanks & Regards,> **Raj Lakhani | IT Director | Veritis Group, Inc.**1231 Greenway Drive, Suite 1040, Irving, TX 75038> Email: raj.lakhani@ | | A Certified MBE> AWS Select Partner | HashiCorp Partner | Docker Partner

Created: 2026-04-02