Senior Specialist, Technical Support

MSD

Closes tomorrow Remote Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
West Point, PA
Salary
$106,200–$167,200 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Jun 17, 2026 (soon)

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $161k
This role $137k
$96k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$183,862 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $137k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About MSD

MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

MSD currently has 13 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,000–$184,200 across 13 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Technical Support

This position seeks a Senior Identity & Access Management specialist to join a global Tier 2 Operations team, focusing on maintaining and enhancing security for large-scale enterprise environments. The role involves daily operations of multiple IAM services including PingFederate, SailPoint IdentityNow, and others, with responsibilities ranging from installing security patches and performing version upgrades to conducting periodic access reviews and vulnerability scans. Candidates must be proficient in Java/Linux scripting and PowerShell, possess advanced knowledge of network infrastructure such as F5 load balancers, and have experience managing projects through completion while adhering to compliance standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and has at least 7 years of hands-on IAM support in enterprise settings, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various teams.

What you'll do

  • Perform installation of security patches and version upgrades for Identity and Access Management products.
  • Coordinate with teams to identify privileged accounts and onboard them to Delinea Secret Server.
  • Conduct periodic access reviews using SailPoint IdentityNow to comply with audit requirements.
  • Evaluate services using monitoring tools and present findings to clients to enhance security.
  • Automate security features by extending product APIs using Java/Linux/PowerShell scripts.
  • Drive disaster recovery exercises for minimal impact on Identity and Access Management services.
  • Establish vulnerability scans of Identity and Access Management services to mitigate risks.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience supporting large-scale enterprise Identity and Access Management environments.
  • Proficient in managing multiple IAM services including PingFederate, SailPoint IdentityNow, and Delinea Secret Server.
  • Strong knowledge of multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions like Symantec VIP and Microsoft Authenticator.
  • Ability to automate security features using scripting languages such as Java/Linux scripts and PowerShell.
  • Experience with both Windows Server and RedHat Linux infrastructure in a large network environment.
  • Excellent communication skills for documenting, presenting, and gathering requirements from clients and teams.
  • Fluent English proficiency in verbal and written communications.

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