Information Security Specialist

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Specialist – Contract

Location: Langley, BC – Hybrid (50% onsite)

Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months

Rate: Open / Competitive

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Security Specialist to support a security improvement initiative focused on privileged account management, secure administrative access, and access control.

The successful candidate will help strengthen privileged access security by implementing jump hosts, configuring multi-factor authentication (MFA), and improving privileged account provisioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and improve existing privileged account management practices.
• Set up and configure jump hosts / jump servers to provide secure administrative access.
• Configure and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for jump host access.
• Provision and manage privileged accounts.
• Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) access to limit unnecessary standing privileges.
• Review and reduce excessive administrative permissions.
• Apply least-privilege access principles across systems and accounts.
• Work with internal IT and security teams to strengthen privileged access controls.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in cybersecurity, identity and access management (IAM), or privileged access management (PAM).
• Experience setting up and managing jump hosts / jump servers.
• Hands-on experience configuring MFA for privileged access.
• Understanding of Just-in-Time (JIT) access and standing privileged accounts.
• Strong knowledge of least-privilege security principles.
• Experience provisioning, reviewing, and managing privileged accounts.
• Ability to assess existing access controls and implement practical security improvements.