PAM Architect

PAM Architect Overview

WPP is seeking a PAM Architect to join its Enterprise Technology team in London, United Kingdom. This role is crucial for defining the PAM target architecture and controls model, ensuring that privileged access is secured by design across the global estate. As a retained architecture position, the PAM Architect will set standards for Kyndryl and its engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the PAM architecture, controls model, and onboarding patterns.
• Establish standards for privileged-account discovery, vaulting, and session control.
• Ensure that partner-delivered PAM designs and changes align with WPP’s security and resilience standards.
• Embed least-privilege and zero-trust principles into the architecture.
• Advise the product owner on the direction of the PAM platform.
• Set the architecture, patterns, and guardrails for Kyndryl’s implementation.
• Act as the design authority and approval gate for partner architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in PAM architecture and privileged-access design.
• In-depth knowledge of Beyond Trust products.
• Understanding of vaulting, session management, and just-in-time access.
• Familiarity with security architecture and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in integration design across infrastructure and applications.
• Proven design-authority and documentation experience.
• Recognized architecture experience at an enterprise scale.
• Relevant architecture or platform certifications (e.g., TOGAF).
• A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Ability to set target architecture, standards, and design patterns.
• Design for security, scale, resilience, and total cost of ownership.
• Influence engineering and vendor teams without direct authority.
• Balance strategic ambition with pragmatic decisions.
• Stay current with platform direction and emerging capabilities.

Who You Are

You are open-minded, optimistic, and extraordinary. You value collaboration and creativity, believing in the power of technology and talent to create brighter futures for everyone involved.

What We Offer

• A culture that inspires extraordinary work.
• Opportunities to influence and complete projects on an unparalleled scale.
• Challenging and stimulating work with a team of creative problem solvers.

WPP has adopted a hybrid working approach, with teams expected to be in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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