Senior Consultant, Privileged Access Management - 13608

Description and Requirements
MetLife is a global leader in insurance and protection products that is undergoing a digital transformation to deliver innovative, cloud-based solutions using modern engineering and agile practices.
We seek a Senior Consultant - Privileged Access Management (PAM) that can help align security solutions with business goals and risk posture. You will join a global team responsible for the reliability, security, and maturity of PAM capabilities, enabling MetLife to operate securely in a fast-paced environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, governance, and technology - someone who:

• Partners with leaders to shape security capabilities and processes
• Drives innovation through automation and optimization
• Understands the criticality of privileged access and how to protect it

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to achieve zero-standing privileges (ZSP) across technology, processes, and governance
• Support the enhancement and expansion of PAM capabilities, especially across cloud and emerging technologies, by translating complex business and compliance requirements into actionable PAM initiatives
• Define requirements, use cases, and test plans for PAM projects (including non-human identities and secrets management)
• Collaborate with IAM, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security teams to embed privileged access controls
• Monitor emerging trends (Zero Trust, automation, AI) and identify opportunities for adoption
• Produce regular reports for leadership that provide an overview of key performance and risk indicators (KPIs / KRIs) across technology performance, operational efficiency, and other key areas
• Deliver KPI/KRI reports for leadership on performance and risks
• Advocate for IAM/PAM best practices and security awareness
• Maintain clear documentation and support audits & assessments
• Support a culture that values strategic thinking, ownership & accountability, and personal growth

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience working in PAM or IAM
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple teams delivering both technical and non-technical projects
• S trong understanding of PAM/IAM frameworks, policies, and zero-trust principles, across both on-prem and cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, or other PAM technologies
• Excellent analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing privileged access management programs
• Demonstrated experience in enterprise automation projects
• Relevant professional or vendor certification(s) (e.g., CISSP, CyberArk Guardian)
• Experience with cloud services particularly Microsoft Entra & Azure and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and controls (SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NYDFS)
• Mentorship or leadership experience

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 - $145,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
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$140,000 - $145,000