IAM PAM Lead / Architect (CyberArk and / or ForgeRock)
Company Description
BLS360 is a trusted leader in Identity Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), and digital transformation solutions. In an increasingly fast-paced digital world, BLS360 helps organizations ensure robust identity security and manage identities securely and efficiently. By adopting a Security-First Transformation approach, the company integrates security into every phase of digital transformation initiatives. Through advanced security frameworks and streamlined DevSecOps processes, BLS360 protects critical digital assets and empowers organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats. Learn more about BLS360's innovative solutions at www.bls360.com.
Role Description
· Job Type: Long-term contract.
· Hourly rate: $70 to $80 [C2C] or Fulltime / W2: $120K to $140K
· Location: Charlotte, NC [Hybrid] and EST hours
We are seeking an experienced PAM (Privileged Access Management) Lead/Architect with strong expertise in CyberArk and / or ForgeRock to join our team. The ideal candidate will drive PAM solution architecture, lead implementation initiatives, and coordinate seamlessly across onsite and offshore teams. Experience working in the financial services sector is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of CyberArk and / or ForgeRock based PAM solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on the integration and identity workflows.
- Manage end-to-end PAM program execution, including roadmap planning and technical governance.
- Coordinate and collaborate effectively with both onsite and offshore teams, ensuring smooth delivery.
- Work in EST hours to support business stakeholders and development teams.
- Conduct system assessments, security gap analysis, and recommend best practices for privileged access.
- Oversee onboarding of privileged accounts, vaulting, credential rotation, session management, and monitoring.
- Partner with security, IAM, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure compliance and secure architectures.
- Prepare design documents, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational guidelines.
- Stay current with industry trends, threats, and advancements in identity and access management.
Required Skills
- Extensive hands-on experience with CyberArk PAM (Core PAS, CPM, PSM, PVWA, EPV, AAM/Conjur preferred) or
- Strong understanding of ForgeRock (AM, IDM, DS) concepts and integration points.
- Proven experience as a PAM Lead, Architect, or Senior Engineer in enterprise environments.
- Experience managing distributed teams and leading onsite–offshore coordination.
- Strong understanding of security best practices, IAM concepts, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the Finance or Banking domain.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (SOX, FFIEC, PCI, etc.).
- CyberArk or ForgeRock certifications.
- Cloud IAM/PAM experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Why Join Us?
- Work with a modern IAM stack and enterprise-scale identity programs.
- Opportunities for technical leadership and growth.
- Collaborative, security-focused culture.
