PAM Architect

The role

Define the PAM target architecture and controls model, so that privileged access is secured by design across the global estate. This is a retained architecture role that sets standards for Kyndryl and engineers.

What you will do

• Design the PAM architecture, controls model and onboarding patterns.
• Set standards for privileged-account discovery, vaulting and session control.
• Assure partner-delivered PAM designs and changes.
• Embed least-privilege and zero-trust principles.
• Advise the product owner on platform direction.
• Set the architecture, patterns and guardrails that Kyndryl implements and operates within.
• Assure that partner-delivered designs and changes meet WPP security, resilience and standards.
• Act as design authority and approval gate for partner architecture decisions.

Required qualifications

• Expert PAM architecture and privileged-access design.
• Expert BeyondTrust product knowledge.
• Knowledge of vaulting, session management and just-in-time access.
• Security architecture and compliance frameworks.
• Integration design across infrastructure and applications.
• Design-authority and documentation experience.
• Recognised architecture experience in the relevant domain at enterprise scale.
• Relevant architecture or platform certifications (e.g. TOGAF or vendor architect tracks).
• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Sets the target architecture, standards and design patterns for the domain.
• Designs for security, scale, resilience and total cost of ownership.
• Influences engineering and vendor teams without direct authority.

Benefits

• Passionate, inspired people and a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
• Scale and opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale unparalleled in the industry.
• Challenging and stimulating work alongside creative problem solvers.

Before you apply

• If you require accommodations or flexibility, discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

About the company

WPP is a communications services group that works with the world's most valuable brands across 100+ markets. WPP Enterprise Technology provides technology services for WPP.