PAM Engineer, StrongDM and Cloud Infrastructure

PAM Engineer, StrongDM and Cloud Infrastructure
Irvine, CA or San Antonio, TX (Hybrid)
12+ Month Contract
SGX20837

We are seeking a skilled PAM Engineer, StrongDM and Cloud Infrastructure with hands-on experience in Privileged Access Management (PAM), AWS, Kubernetes, and scripting automation. The engineer will be responsible for implementing, administering, and supporting StrongDM to provide secure, centralized, and auditable access to infrastructure, databases, cloud environments, and other critical resources.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering, cloud infrastructure, access control, and automation, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and enforcing security best practices.

Qualifications:

• Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting StrongDM in an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts, including privileged access controls, least privilege, session auditing, and access governance.
• Practical experience with AWS services and cloud security, including IAM roles, policies, and permissions.
• Experience with Kubernetes, including cluster access, namespaces, RBAC, and authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Proficiency in scripting using Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), SSO, federation, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience troubleshooting secure connectivity to cloud infrastructure, databases, and other enterprise resources.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, networking fundamentals, DNS, TLS/SSL, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD practices, and infrastructure automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience integrating StrongDM with identity providers such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or other enterprise SSO platforms.
• Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with other PAM solutions, such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea.
• Experience supporting production environments, incident management, change management, and on-call operations.
• Relevant AWS, Kubernetes, cloud security, or IAM certifications.

Responsibilities:

• StrongDM Administration: Configure, administer, and support StrongDM access controls, gateways, resources, identities, roles, and access policies.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Implement least-privilege access, privileged session controls, access approvals, and audit trails in alignment with enterprise security requirements.
• AWS Security: Integrate StrongDM with AWS environments and support secure access to cloud resources, databases, and infrastructure.
• Kubernetes Access Management: Configure and troubleshoot secure access to Kubernetes clusters, namespaces, and related resources using StrongDM.
• Identity and Access Management: Integrate with enterprise identity providers and SSO solutions, support role-based access control (RBAC), and manage user provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Scripting and Automation: Develop scripts and automation workflows using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline access provisioning, configuration management, operational tasks, and reporting.
• Infrastructure as Code: Support automated and repeatable configurations using Terraform and Git-based workflows.
• Security Monitoring and Auditing: Review access logs, investigate access issues, support audit requirements, and help maintain compliance with security policies.
• Troubleshooting and Operations: Diagnose and resolve StrongDM connectivity, authentication, authorization, gateway, and resource-access issues.
• Documentation and Collaboration: Maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and configuration standards while collaborating with IAM, Cloud Engineering, Security Operations, and application teams.

Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $80/hour to $85/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

About Solugenix
Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance-providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.
Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business-it means having a dedicated ally focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.