Senior IT Specialist - Privileged Access Management and Secret Management (M/F/D)

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior IT Specialist to join our security-focused team within IAM Core Services, Enterprise  Operations & Services. In this role, you will be responsible for operate, implementing, and maintaining core identity and access security services - Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Secret Management.

You will work closely with infrastructure, application, and IT security teams to ensure that access to critical systems is secure, compliant, and aligned with best practices. This is a key technical position in our ongoing journey to strengthen our enterprise security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation, and continuous improvement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms

• Manage and mature Secret Management solutions including vaulting, rotation, and secure credential distribution.

• Build and maintain automation, policies, and processes that ensure secure access across complex hybrid environments.

• Collaborate with IT security teams to ensure compliance with internal controls, auditing requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Provide expert guidance to infrastructure and application teams on secure credential, secrets, and identity practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting PAM and secret management.

• Function as SME in security-focused projects and support cross-functional initiatives.

• Continuously monitor the industry landscape and recommend improvements based on emerging best practices and threat trends.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 5+ years of experience working with identity security, infrastructure security, or advanced system administration.

• Strong understanding of ands‑on experience with PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust)

• Strong understanding of secret management platforms (e.g., CyberArk Secret Management, Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager)

• Developing custom CyberArk CPM plugins and PSM connectors.

• Strong understanding of Linux and/or Windows environments

• Familiarity with identity governance, least privilege, and Zero Trust principles

• Experience scripting or automating (PowerShell, REST/API, Python, or similar)

• Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in enterprise-scale environments.

• Certification such as CyberArk Defender

• Fluency in oral and written English – minimum B2 level.

Nice to Have:

• Certification such as CyberArk Sentry (Advanced / Engineering)

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIS2,  NIST)

• ITIL Foundation

• Experience with ServiceNow or other ITMD platforms

What we offer

• Employment based on an employment contract, along with a comprehensive benefits package

• Training and development programs, as well as access to an e-learning platform

• Onboarding program with the support of a dedicated Buddy

• Participation in an annual, company-wide integration event

• A work environment based on Scandinavian organizational culture

• Opportunities for growth through our internal program

Benefits 

• Sharing the costs of sports activities

• Private medical care

• Sharing the costs of foreign language classes

• Sharing the costs of professional training & courses

• Life insurance

• Integration events

• Corporate gym

• Corporate sports team

• Coffee / tea

• Parking space for employees

• Extra social benefits

• Holiday funds

• Christmas gifts

• Employee referral program

• Charity initiatives

• Bicycle parking

• Modern and ergonomic office

• Yoga in the office

Nr.Ref GBD/GIT/232