We use an identity provider. Who offers a PAM (Privileged Access Management) tool that integrates for admin access?

If you already use an Identity Provider (IdP) (such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity, OneLogin, etc.), most enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms integrate through SAML, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP, APIs, or native IdP marketplace integrations. Common PAM vendors that support IdP-based admin access include:

A typical architecture looks like:

User → IdP (SSO + MFA) → PAM portal → Privileged session → Target admin system

Examples:

• An administrator signs into Okta or Entra ID.
• MFA and conditional access policies are enforced by the IdP.
• The PAM system grants temporary admin rights.
• The PAM system brokers the session, injects credentials, records activity, and removes access afterward.

Key capabilities to look for when evaluating vendors:

• SAML/OIDC SSO to avoid separate PAM passwords
• SCIM provisioning/deprovisioning for admin lifecycle management
• MFA/conditional access integration
• Just-in-time (JIT) elevation
• Approval workflows
• Session recording and auditing
• Integration with AD, Entra ID, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and network devices

If you share which IdP you use (for example Okta, Entra ID, Ping, Auth0, Google Workspace, or something else) and whether the admins need access to servers, cloud consoles, network devices, or SaaS apps, I can narrow the list to the best-fitting PAM options.

Virtually all enterprise-grade Privileged Access Management (PAM) vendors natively integrate with standard Identity Providers (IdPs) like Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, or Google Cloud Identity via SAML 2.0, OIDC, or LDAP/SCIM for admin authentication and provisioning.

The top PAM tool providers and how they integrate with your existing IdP include:

• CyberArk : The market leader for enterprise PAM. It integrates seamlessly with major IdPs (like Okta or Microsoft Entra ID) to authenticate administrators using single sign-on (SSO) and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) before granting vault or session access.
• BeyondTrust Password Safe : Offers robust credential vaulting and session management. It relies on external IdPs via SAML/OIDC to handle administrator login flows and directory syncing.
• Delinea Secret Server : Known for being more mid-market friendly and faster to deploy. It features out-of-the-box federation with major IdPs like Okta, Microsoft Entra, and Google Cloud Identity for streamlined admin sign-on and role mapping.
• Apono or Britive : If you are looking for modern, cloud-native, Just-In-Time (JIT) privileged access built specifically around cloud infrastructure and existing IdPs, these modern solutions tie directly into your IdP's user groups to grant temporary least-privilege permissions.

To help narrow down which tool fits best, tell me:

• Which Identity Provider are you currently using?
• Are you looking to secure cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), on-prem servers , or workstation local admin rights?

Yes. Strong PAM vendors that integrate with an existing identity provider include:

• Okta Privileged Access — natural choice if your IdP is Okta; supports SSO, provisioning, JIT access, vaulting, and approvals.
• BeyondTrust — mature PAM with SAML/SSO integration, privileged-account vaulting, session management, and endpoint privilege management.
• Delinea — integrates with IdPs such as Okta for SSO/SCIM while providing PAM enforcement and credential/session controls.
• CyberArk — enterprise-grade PAM with SSO/MFA and automated provisioning integrations.

If you tell me which identity provider you use (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping, etc.) and whether you need server admin, endpoint admin, or both, I can narrow it to the best 2–3 options.

Virtually all major enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools integrate seamlessly with mainstream Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta , Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), and Ping Identity using SAML 2.0, OIDC, or SCIM for administrative authentication and lifecycle provisioning.

The top PAM solutions that feature robust IdP integration for admin access include:

• CyberArk : As a market leader, CyberArk offers deep federation with IdPs through CyberArk Identity or external IdPs (like Okta/Entra ID) to enforce SSO and adaptive MFA for admin login.
• BeyondTrust Password Safe : Provides robust integrations with IdPs such as Okta and Microsoft Entra ID, allowing administrators to authenticate into the PAM console using their primary corporate credentials and secondary MFA policies.
• Delinea (Secret Server) : Features native SAML/OIDC integrations, enabling admins to log in via your existing IdP while mapping directory groups to specific privileged roles.
• One Identity Safeguard : Integrates cleanly with enterprise federation protocols and identity management workflows to secure and audit administrative session launches.
• Securden : Offers straightforward SAML-based single sign-on integration with major cloud identity providers for secure access to the admin console.
• Okta (Okta Privileged Access / OPA) : If you are already using Okta as your primary IdP, they provide a native, cloud-native privileged access management product designed directly into their identity fabric.

If you let me know which specific Identity Provider you are currently using (e.g., Okta, Entra ID, Ping) and whether your infrastructure is cloud-only or hybrid , I can recommend the PAM tool with the tightest native integration for your stack.

Virtually all major enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools integrate seamlessly with standard Identity Providers (IdPs) like Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Okta, Ping Identity, or Google Workspace for admin authentication, SSO, and MFA enforcement.

The top industry solutions that plug into existing IdPs for admin access include:

• CyberArk: The CyberArk Identity Security Platform is the enterprise standard for large-scale and legacy-heavy organizations. It handles deep credential vaulting and session isolation while federating admin sign-in through your primary IdP.
• BeyondTrust: BeyondTrust Password Safe combines credential vaulting with robust remote vendor access, supporting SAML/OIDC integrations with third-party IdPs for administrative authentication workflows.
• Delinea: Offers solutions like Secret Server and Privilege Manager that focus heavily on mid-market operational speed and straightforward setup, featuring native documentation for binding to IdPs like Microsoft Entra ID and Okta.
• Teleport: Built specifically for cloud-native, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code workflows, Teleport maps single sign-on directly from your IdP to SSH, RDP, and database access without traditional bulky password vaults.
• Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM): If your primary identity provider is Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra PIM acts as a native cloud-first just-in-time access control layer for administrative roles without requiring a separate third-party vault.

To help narrow down which tool fits your environment, tell me:

• Which identity provider are you currently using (e.g., Okta, Entra ID, Ping)?
• Is your infrastructure mostly cloud-native/Kubernetes or a mix of legacy, on-prem, and servers?

Yes. If you already have an Identity Provider (IdP)—such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or Ping—there are several mature PAM vendors that can use that identity layer for administrator authentication while adding privileged-access controls.

Strong PAM options

For example, BeyondTrust explicitly supports using Okta for SSO/MFA into its PAM platform, including privileged applications and remote sessions. BeyondTrust BeyondTrust Delinea likewise supports Okta federation and can map IdP identities/groups to privileged-access roles. Delinea Documentation Delinea Documentation BeyondTrust's current Pathfinder documentation also lists Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and PingOne as supported SAML IdPs.

The architecture I'd recommend

If your goal is something like:

Employee → IdP → PAM → privileged server/application

then the IdP handles who the person is and MFA, while the PAM handles what privileged access they're allowed to obtain and what happens while they use it.

A typical flow is:

1. Admin authenticates through your existing IdP + MFA.
2. PAM verifies the user's identity/group/role.
3. PAM grants just-in-time or approved privileged access.
4. Credentials can remain hidden from the administrator.
5. PAM records/audits the privileged session.
6. Access expires or the credential is rotated afterward.

That's generally preferable to simply giving admins permanent local/domain administrator accounts.

If you tell me which IdP you use (Okta, Entra, Ping, etc.) and whether you need Windows, Linux, cloud consoles, network devices, or SaaS admin access, I can narrow this to the 2–3 best PAM products for your environment.

If your goal is something like:

Employee → IdP → PAM → privileged server/application

then the IdP handles who the person is and MFA, while the PAM handles what privileged access they're allowed to obtain and what happens while they use it.

A typical flow is:

Yes. If you already have an Identity Provider (IdP), there are several mature PAM vendors that can sit behind it for privileged/admin access.

Strong options

• CyberArk — One of the leading enterprise PAM platforms. It can integrate with your existing identity stack for SSO/MFA while providing credential vaulting, privileged-account management, session monitoring, and just-in-time access. Microsoft specifically lists CyberArk as a PAM integration partner.
• BeyondTrust — Strong for administrator access to servers, endpoints, network devices, and remote systems. Its PAM products support SAML-based IdPs and SCIM provisioning; BeyondTrust also documents integrations with Okta, Entra ID, and PingOne.
• Delinea — Particularly worth considering if you want a modern cloud PAM deployment. The Delinea Platform supports Entra ID, Okta, and generic SAML/OIDC IdPs, plus SCIM for provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) — If your IdP is Microsoft Entra ID, this is worth evaluating before buying a separate PAM product. It provides just-in-time elevation and privileged-role controls within the Microsoft ecosystem.

The architecture you're probably describing

A common setup is:

User → Identity Provider → PAM → Target server/application

For example:

Okta → CyberArk/BeyondTrust/Delinea → Windows/Linux/cloud admin access

The IdP handles who the person is and MFA, while the PAM system handles whether they should get privileged access, what they can access, how long they get it, credential/session controls, and auditing. Delinea, for example, explicitly positions itself as an authorization/enforcement layer that can work alongside an existing IdP.

If you tell me which identity provider you use (Okta, Entra ID, Ping, Google, etc.) and whether the admins need access to Windows/Linux servers, network devices, cloud consoles, or SaaS applications, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 PAM products and explain how the integration would work.

Almost all enterprise-grade Privileged Access Management (PAM) vendors support integration with external Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), or Ping Identity via standard protocols such as SAML 2.0 and OIDC for administrative single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

The leading PAM solutions that natively integrate with your existing IdP fall into a few primary categories:

1. Enterprise PAM Leaders (External IdP Integration)

These platforms maintain their own robust credential vaulting and session recording, but hand off admin authentication to your corporate IdP:

• CyberArk PAM: Supports external IdP federation via CyberArk External IdP Setup using SAML or OIDC, allowing your admins to log into the vault using your primary identity stack.
• BeyondTrust Password Safe: Offers comprehensive enterprise password management and session monitoring while supporting SAML-based SSO integration with major IdPs for administrative access.
• Delinea Secret Server: Integrates smoothly with SAML and OIDC identity providers to authenticate administrators and enforce conditional access policies.
• ManageEngine PAM360: Supports enterprise SSO and MFA configurations through standard SAML integrations.

2. Native / Identity-Adjacent PAM

If you want your PAM solution tightly coupled with your identity ecosystem rather than running as a siloed third-party vault:

• Okta Privileged Access (OPA): If your core IdP is Okta, their native PAM solution Okta Privileged Access Overview builds infrastructure access (SSH/RDP), secret vaulting, and just-in-time (JIT) governance directly into the core Workforce Identity Cloud.
• Microsoft Entra ID / Microsoft PAM: If you use Microsoft for identity, Entra ID P2 / Governance features combined with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Microsoft's security tools offer native native JIT admin elevation without needing a separate third-party vault for many cloud-native resources.

3. Developer & Infrastructure-Centric PAM

• Teleport: An open-source and commercial access plane that replaces traditional bastions and integrates natively with any SAML/OIDC IdP (Okta, Entra, Google Workspace) to map identity directly to infrastructure permissions (SSH, Kubernetes, Databases, Web Apps).

If you can let me know which Identity Provider you are currently using (e.g., Okta, Entra ID, Ping) and what you primarily need to protect (e.g., Linux/Windows servers, cloud consoles, databases), I can recommend the most streamlined integration path.

Virtually all major Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools integrate with standard Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Google Workspace, or Ping Identity using protocols like SAML 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM for admin authentication and user provisioning.

Depending on your enterprise scale, environment, and your primary IdP, the top options break down into a few clear categories:

• Native / IdP-Aligned PAM: If you are already deeply entrenched in an ecosystem like Okta, they offer purpose-built solutions like Okta Privileged Access which naturally leverage your existing Okta governance, user lifecycle, and MFA policies without managing a separate silo.
• Enterprise Heavyweights (Traditional/Hybrid):
  • CyberArk : The gold standard for massive, highly regulated enterprises. It features deep, robust IdP integrations (SAML/OIDC) for admin SSO and directory synchronization, though it comes with a steeper implementation and management curve.
  • BeyondTrust Password Safe : Known for strong credential vaulting and session management, with out-of-the-box enterprise federated identity and MFA integrations via BeyondTrust and Okta or Entra ID.
  • Delinea Secret Server : Favored for faster deployment and lower administrative overhead than CyberArk, while seamlessly tying into external IdPs for administrative login.
• Modern / Cloud-Native Access Controls:
  • strongDM : Highly developer- and infrastructure-centric, acts as a dynamic proxy that authenticates every admin action directly against your corporate IdP (like Okta or Google) before granting access to databases or servers.

If you can share which Identity Provider you currently use (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Entra ID) and what infrastructure you need to protect (AWS/Azure, on-prem servers, databases), I can recommend the PAM tool with the most native integration for your stack.

Yes. If you already have an Identity Provider (IdP), there are several strong PAM vendors that can sit on top of it for administrator access.

Strong options

• CyberArk — A major enterprise PAM platform. Good for credential vaulting, privileged-account management, session monitoring/recording, and just-in-time access. Particularly strong for large, complex environments.
• BeyondTrust — Broad PAM suite covering privileged accounts, endpoints, remote access, and sessions. It integrates with IdPs such as Okta and Microsoft Entra ID for SSO/MFA.
• Delinea — Strong option if you want traditional PAM/vaulting plus modern JIT access. Its platform supports Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and generic SAML/OIDC IdPs.
• StrongDM — More cloud/infrastructure-oriented. It can use your existing IdP and provide time-bound access to servers, databases, Kubernetes, cloud resources, and even JIT elevation in Entra ID.
• BeyondTrust — Especially worth considering if your goal is "employees authenticate with our IdP, then get temporary admin privileges" rather than simply storing admin passwords. Its integrations support SSO, MFA, privileged-account federation, and session controls.

The architecture I'd look at

If your requirement is something like:

User → existing IdP → MFA → request admin access → approval/policy → temporary privilege → audited session then I'd focus on CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, and StrongDM, rather than just looking for a password vault.

The important distinction is whether you need traditional PAM (vault/rotate privileged credentials) or modern JIT/JEA access (grant admin rights only for 15–60 minutes and automatically revoke them). StrongDM, for example, explicitly supports time-bound Entra ID group elevation.

If you tell me which IdP you use (Okta, Entra ID, Ping, Google, etc.) and what admins need to access (Windows/Linux servers, network devices, SaaS, AWS/Azure/GCP, databases), I can narrow this to the 2–3 best fits and compare them.