**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** **About the Role** At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we are seeking a driven and highly skilled Senior Security Engineer - PAM to join our team in India. This role is pivotal in redefining privileged access management (PAM) across our expansive global organization. As a Senior Security Engineer of PAM, you will act as an authority, challenging existing practices and leading the charge toward PAM implementation. **Position Overview** As the primary SME for PAM initiatives, you will operate with high independence, leading complex objectives and driving cultural change. Your role will involve developing innovative solutions, mentoring team members, and representing PAM projects across various functions. **Key Responsibilities** Strategic PAM Leadership & SME Functions + Own and drive PAM strategy for enterprise-wide privileged access domains and secrets management initiatives + Serve as primary SME for PAM tooling optimization, secrets hardening, and enterprise-scale deployment + Develop and implement annual PAM objectives aligned with PMD goals + Lead multi-functional PAM initiatives and represent the team in enterprise-wide security projects **Communication & Collaborator Management** + Simplify PAM concepts for non-technical audiences + Develop and present PAM materials and strategic recommendations + Build and own strong multi-functional relationships across IT and business units + Proactively communicate PAM posture updates to collaborators **Required Qualifications** Education & Certifications + Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience + Advanced PAM certifications required: CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer, BeyondTrust Certified Professional, or equivalent + Additional security certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, GSEC **Experience** + 6+ years of enterprise security experience with focus on PAM + 4+ years of hands-on PAM operations experience in large-scale environments + 3+ years of demonstrated leadership in complex PAM implementations + Track record of driving PAM process improvements **Technical Skills** + Expert-level knowledge of PAM principles and privileged access security frameworks + Advanced proficiency in enterprise PAM platforms and secrets rotation automation + Strong experience with directory services and identity management integration + Ability to architect tool-agnostic PAM solutions + Experience with cloud PAM and infrastructure automation **Leadership & Consulting Skills** + Outstanding influence and persuasion abilities + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills + Strong consulting and advisory skills + Excellent verbal abilities + Proven mentorship and training capabilities + Cultural change leadership experience **Specialized Proficiencies** + Deep understanding of threats to privileged accounts in large-scale environments + Experience with regulatory compliance requirements related to PAM + Knowledge of threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies + Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and automated PAM integration + Understanding of zero trust architecture principles **What We Offer** Join our world-class organization and lead PAM transformation across our global enterprise. Drive significant impact in privileged access security while developing brand new solutions for handling substantial volumes of enterprise secrets. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, leadership development opportunities, and the chance to become the shining light of PAM excellence! Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.