Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Specialist (m/f/d)
- 06 July 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join Zürcher Kantonalbank's IAM team in Zürich, enhancing security. Shape the future of Identity & Access Management with innovative technologies.
Tasks
- Lead the development of our Privileged Access Management (PAM) system.
- Ensure compliance and efficiency of the PAM platform operations.
- Integrate new systems into the PAM environment effectively.
Skills
- Required: Degree in Computer Science or similar; experience in Cyber Security.
- Strong knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts.
- Excellent communication skills in German and English.
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About the job
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 authorisations, 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.
Would you like to help shape the future of company-wide Identity & Access Management? This is undergoing a strong transformation through new technologies and continuous improvements. With a high degree of personal responsibility and creative freedom, you will take on the professional responsibility for 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 help shape 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, optimisation and maintenance of relevant interfaces
- Integrate new systems and applications into the PAM environment, including configuration of the environment, role modelling and enforcement of access paths
- Perform monitoring, troubleshooting and incident handling in the context of Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Develop and continuously optimise 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
- Sound 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 method, 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
- Possibilities to work part-time, support for further training, mobile and flexible working as well as unpaid leave
- Attractive additional benefits and pension provisions 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 programmes (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 assist you.
Phone: 044 292 28 89
is happy to assist you.
Phone: 044 292 28 89
