People’s Bank Hiring IAM / PAM Administrator – Apply Now

People’s Bank, a premier bank in Sri Lanka with over six decades of service, is inviting applications for the position of Identity Access Management (IAM) / Privilege Access Management (PAM) Administrator within its Information Security Department. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding privileged accounts and ensuring robust security compliance aligned with global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IAM/PAM policies in accordance with NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS standards.
• Configure and manage IAM/PAM tools to secure privileged accounts across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Manage credential lifecycle including discovery, onboarding, rotation, and secure storage.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents related to IAM/PAM such as credential misuse or unauthorized access.
• Recommend enhancements to IAM/PAM controls based on incident analysis.
• Support audits by providing documentation, access logs, and evidence of controls.
• Ensure privileged account compliance with regulatory and bank policies.
• Implement just-in-time access, session monitoring, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for privileged accounts.
• Enforce least privilege principles by defining and reviewing access policies for privileged users and systems.
• Collaborate with IT and application teams for IAM/PAM solution integration.
• Monitor and audit privileged account activities and generate reports on usage, compliance, and security events.

Eligibility Criteria

• Sri Lankan citizenship is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology from a UGC-recognized institute.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in information security focusing on Identity and Privilege Access Management.
• Hands-on experience with IAM/PAM tools (e.g., CyberArk, Entra, BeyondTrust, Oelinea, Senhasegural).
• Strong knowledge of data protection frameworks such as PCI-DSS, POPA, ISO 27001.
• Awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and threats targeting financial institutions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Preferably below 45 years of age at the application closing date.

Method of Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews. The appointment is on a contract basis with annual performance evaluation.

Remuneration

An attractive and negotiable package will be offered, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Instructions

Applicants should complete the application form available on the People’s Bank Career page and email the completed application along with a CV and supporting documents to itrecruit@peoplesbank.lk. Please mention the position applied for in the email subject line. Applications must be received on or before 15th September 2025.

Applicants will receive email confirmation upon submission. For inquiries, contact the bank’s HR department via telephone. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Canvassing and incomplete applications will result in disqualification.

The bank reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies, postpone, or cancel recruitment without notice.

Deputy General Manager (Human Resources)
People’s Bank – Head Office
No. 75, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02.

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