Mgr Cybersecurity - Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Southwest

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Dallas, TX Posted 10 days ago $153,000–$153,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Manager, Cybersecurity - Privileged Access Management (PAM) leads a team responsible for securing privileged access across Southwest’s technology environment, driving the modernization of enterprise PAM and ownership of the Idira platform. This role involves partnering with Technology Teams to ensure secure access practices are adopted, advancing automated privileged access solutions, and leading initiatives such as transitioning from on-premises Idira to Privilege Cloud. The ideal candidate will have experience in Cybersecurity best practices, project management methodologies, and preferred skills including Python, Terraform, GitHub integration, and familiarity with cloud environments like AWS and Kubernetes. They should also possess knowledge of PAM engineering efforts and the ability to work within Agile and DevOps frameworks to deliver secure, scalable solutions at scale.

Skills

Python Terraform GitHub AWS Kubernetes CI/CD CyberArk Idira JIT access break glass Active Directory Unix/Linux DevOps Agile

What you'll do

  • Lead the team responsible for securing and governing privileged access across Southwest's technology environment.
  • Drive strategy and modernization of enterprise PAM, including ownership of the Idira platform.
  • Enable teams to move efficiently while reducing enterprise risk through secure access practices.
  • Advance modern security practices and automated privileged access solutions across the organization.
  • Lead critical modernization initiatives, such as transitioning from on-premises Idira to Privilege Cloud.

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrated experience in leading cybersecurity teams or similar roles
  • Fully functioning knowledge in Cybersecurity Business and IT environments
  • Experience implementing and managing Idira (formerly CyberArk) solutions
  • Strong understanding of privileged account lifecycle and credential vaulting
  • Familiarity with cloud and enterprise environments, including PAM integration patterns
  • Preferred: Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CyberArk
  • Skilled in partnering, negotiation, and communication to drive cybersecurity agenda

Market check

Salary context

This $153,000–$153,000 range sits above 45% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,000–$199,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$187,589

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Southwest

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