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Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist (BloodHound experience highly desired)

Boston, Massachusetts;Washington, District of Columbia

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Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

This job is responsible for developing and supporting enterprise-wide information security policies, procedures, and standards. Key responsibilities include applying knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and information security concepts (e.g., NIST, COBIT, ISO) to establish and maintain policies, validate alignment of processes and controls to requirements, and report on adherence to policy requirements. Job expectations include using data analytics and partnering with internal teams to verify policy compliance, identify gaps in coverage, and support remediation activities.

Summary:

Join one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S. as a **Privileged Access Specialist** dedicated to safeguarding the bank’s most critical assets. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives focused on **Active Directory** , **Microsoft Entra ID** , and other **Tier 0 infrastructure** . You will play a pivotal role in defending against advanced threats by implementing robust privileged access controls and eliminating attack paths. If you are passionate about identity security and thrive in high-stakes environments, this role offers the chance to make a measurable impact on the security posture of a global enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Deploy and configure **BloodHound** for enterprise environments (AD and Azure AD).

+ Collect and analyze data using **SharpHound collectors** and interpret graph-based attack paths.

+ Develop and execute **custom Cypher queries** to uncover advanced attack vectors.

+ Collaborate with red and blue teams to **simulate adversary techniques** and validate defensive measures.

+ Provide actionable recommendations to **mitigate identified risks** and harden Active Directory environments.

+ Maintain documentation and reporting for findings and remediation strategies.

Required Qualifications:

+ Hands-on experience with **BloodHound and SharpHound** in enterprise-scale environments.

+ Strong understanding of **Active Directory architecture** , privilege escalation techniques, and common misconfigurations.

+ Proficiency in **Cypher query language** for graph-based analysis.

+ Familiarity with **defensive use cases** for BloodHound and integration into security operations.

+ Knowledge of **identity security best practices** and attack path management.

Desired Qualifications:

+ 3+ Years technical experience in attack path analysis

+ 5+ Years experience administering Active Directory and Entra (formerly AzureAD)

+ **CISSP** , **CISM** , or equivalent security certifications.

+ Offensive Security certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, CRTP) or red team focused credentials are a plus.

+ Experience with PAM vendors and tools (CyberArk, Hashi, BeyondTrust, etc.).

+ Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC, FFIEC)

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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