Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Specialist (m/f/d)

Zürcher Kantonalbank und ihre Tochtergesellschaften

Zürich

Key information

Publication date:05 January 2026
Workload:100%
Place of work:Zürich

Job summary

Join Zürich Cantonal Bank's IAM team focusing on secure identity management. Shape the future of Identity & Access Management with innovative technologies.

Tasks

Lead and enhance our Privileged Access Management (PAM) environment.
Ensure technical compliance and operational excellence of the PAM platform.
Integrate new systems into the PAM environment effectively.

Skills

Degree in Computer Science or a similar qualification required.
Extensive experience in Cyber Security, preferably in a regulated environment.
Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

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80% - 100% | IT / Business Engineering | Zurich | Experienced Professionals

The Identity and Access Management (IAM) department of Zürcher Kantonalbank ensures the secure handling of identities and permissions, among other things through the implementation of the need-to-know principle and the recertification of roles. A central aspect is Privileged Access Management (PAM) to secure privileged accesses.

Do you want to help shape the future of company-wide Identity & Access Management? It is undergoing a strong transformation through new technologies and continuous improvements. With a high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom, you take on the professional responsibility of Privileged Access Management (PAM), develop concepts, and drive their implementation with various stakeholders.

Your tasks

Take on professional responsibility for our PAM environment and actively participate in its further development to secure privileged accesses (both on-premise and in the cloud)
Ensure technically and regulatorily flawless operation of the PAM platform, including monitoring, optimization, and maintenance of relevant interfaces
Integrate new systems and applications into the PAM environment, including configuration of the environment, role modeling, and enforcement of access paths
Perform monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident handling in the context of Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Develop and continuously optimize concepts for managing privileged user and access rights
Independently accompany internal and external audits within the framework of Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Your profile

Completed studies in computer science (FH, university, ETH) or a comparable qualification
Several years of practical experience in the field of cyber security (engineering or architecture), preferably in a regulated environment
Solid knowledge in the area of Privileged Access Management (PAM) as well as profound understanding of IAM and PAM concepts
Practical experience in developing and implementing security concepts and PAM technologies
Structured working style, analytical thinking skills, and strong communication abilities
Very good language skills in German and English (at least C1)

Our offer

Professional and personal development opportunities and a range of tasks that give you the chance to independently advance your topics
Opportunities to work part-time, support for further training, mobile and flexible working as well as unpaid leave
Attractive additional benefits and pension benefits well above the legal minimum
An attractive overall package including interesting fringe benefits and employee discounts (sports, leisure, childcare, health insurance)
Access to internal and external networks and mentoring programs (e.g., our Talent Community, Queers & Peers, Fondsfrauen membership, "Mensch" network, and others)
Your colleagues and stakeholders are all located in the same building, at home office, or in the building across the street – without time difference

Lianna Müller
is happy to help you.
Phone: 044 292 28 89