Sr. Consultant - Privileged Access Management

As part of MetLife’s Global Security team, you’ll work alongside world-class experts to protect MetLife, our customers and our colleagues. The team is responsible for managing cybersecurity, IT risks and vulnerabilities, physical security, and more. In this fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment, you’ll join outstanding teammates to expand your skills, collaborate across the organization and implement innovative approaches to safeguard MetLife when it matters most. Ready to make an impact? Join us if you want to embrace the rapidly evolving environment and use transformative technology to integrate and build security into the foundation of key initiatives across MetLife. Opportunity We seek a Senior Consultant – Privileged Access Management (PAM) who 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). Maintain clear documentation and support audits & assessments. Collaborate with IAM, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security teams to embed privileged access controls. Support a culture that values strategic thinking, ownership & accountability, and personal growth. Monitor emerging trends (Zero Trust, automation, AI), identify opportunities for adoption, and advocate for IAM/PAM best practices and security awareness. 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent discipline. 6+ years of experience working in PAM or IAM. Demonstrated experience managing multiple teams delivering both technical and non‑technical projects. Strong 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, and excellent analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience implementing privileged access management programs and mentorship or leadership experience. Demonstrated experience in enterprise automation projects (e.g., APIs, Ansible). 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). The expected salary range for this position is $105,000 - $162,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation and stock‑based long‑term incentives. 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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! Equal Opportunity Employer MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard 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”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug‑free workplace. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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