Senior Privileged Access Management Engineer (Cyber Security Engineer)

Job title: Senior Privileged Access Management Engineer (Cyber Security Engineer)

About the Role Moderna is seeking a Senior Privileged Access Management Engineer to advance and mature its Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities within a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. As the engineering subject matter expert, you will design, implement, and optimize CyberArk-based privileged access solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, collaborating with global teams to secure privileged access and enable scalable operations. This role provides an opportunity to influence identity security at Moderna and leverage automation and AI-driven capabilities to enhance security outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the engineering subject matter expert for Moderna’s Privileged Access Management program, owning the CyberArk platform and its associated components.
• Manage the configuration, administration, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of the CyberArk environment.
• Collaborate with business units, application owners, and engineering teams to understand requirements and translate business needs into secure and scalable PAM solutions and technical designs.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and gather application, service, and infrastructure information to support CyberArk onboarding activities.
• Define and articulate business and functional requirements based on evolving industry best practices, emerging technologies, and organizational needs.
• Partner with DevOps, systems, network, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure privileged access management standards are consistently implemented and maintained.
• Perform application integration assessments and provide technical guidance on CyberArk integration approaches and options.
• Lead and manage the onboarding of privileged accounts into CyberArk, ensuring adherence to established design frameworks and operational standards.
• Develop and maintain end-user documentation, knowledge articles.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with a focus on CyberArk.
• Ability to design, implement, and optimize PAM solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Proven collaboration with DevOps, infrastructure, security, and engineering teams to implement PAM standards.
• Excellent stakeholder interviewing, requirements gathering, and technical design skills.
• Solid technical writing and end-user documentation capabilities.
• Security-first mindset with the ability to balance operational efficiency and risk management.

Nice to Have

• Experience leveraging automation and digital innovation to enhance PAM and identity security.
• Familiarity with AI-driven capabilities that improve security operations and PAM workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• (Not specified in posting)