Principal I - Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security Engineer Mexico CityLocation: Mexico City - Insurgentes SurWork Model: 100% On-siteSchedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMIndustry: Pharmaceutical (end client)Position SummaryWe are seeking a Principal I - Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security professional to join the IT Security organization of a leading Pharmaceutical company.
This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, scalable IAM capabilities, with a strong focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM).
This position plays a strategic and hands-on role in protecting critical digital platforms, enforcing security standards, and ensuring compliance within a highly regulated environment.
The role is based on-site in South Mexico City (Insurgentes Sur).
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise IAM solutions, with a primary focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- Architect and manage PAM capabilities, including:- Secure vaulting of privileged credentials- Automatic password rotation for human and non-human accounts- Credential checkout and check-in workflows- API-based secrets retrieval for applications and CI/CD pipelines- Encryption of credentials at rest and in transit- Develop, enforce, and promote adoption of IAM and PAM security policies and standards.
- Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, application, and security teams to integrate IAM solutions across the enterprise.
- Support security and risk assessments to identify, prioritize, and remediate IAM-related vulnerabilities.




- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to IAM and security team members.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities and continuous improvements within IAM and PAM platforms.
- Act as a subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance on IAM architecture, security best practices, and emerging threats.
- Evaluate existing IAM and security systems, perform regular maintenance, and ensure reliability and operational excellence of identity services.Qualifications & Experience- 8-10 years of total experience in Identity & Access Management, cybersecurity, or related engineering roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (3-4+ years).
- Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation and administration.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Active Directory environments.
- Strong knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including MS-PKI, DigiCert PKI, AWS certificates, and Entra ID certificates.
- Proven experience in IAM engineering and/or architecture roles.
- Solid understanding of enterprise security controls, authentication, authorization, and compliance requirements.
- Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
Additional Information / Benefits- On-site position located in Insurgentes Sur, Mexico City.
- Office facilities include on-site parking and cafeteria service.
- Opportunity to work with a integral Pharmaceutical client in a highly critical and regulated environment.
- High-impact, senior-level role with strong technical ownership and visibility.
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