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Lead Security CyberArk Engineering SME

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McLean · On-site Contract Lead 1w ago

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Role Summary

Senior technical security lead to drive enterprise PAM modernization (AWS-first). Architecture-focused role, leading technical direction across ops & engineering (no people management). Heavy emphasis on automation and security engineering not operations, GRC, or audit.

Key Skills

  • Zero Trust/Just-In-Time
  • CyberArk SaaS solution
  • CyberArk SIA/SCA
  • cloud experience
  • automation (development) experience
  • Infrastructure experience/hands on
  • Self-hosted on-premises (on-prem)
  • Customer Service support
  • Have worked with CyberArk in recent years.

Must Have

  • 7+ yrs Security Engineering
  • 4+ yrs PAM
  • strong AWS (critical)
  • Ansible
  • Python
  • automation/orchestration.

Preferred

  • CyberArk certs
  • exposure to AI/ML.

Role

Senior technical security lead to drive enterprise PAM modernization (AWS-first). Architecture-focused role, leading technical direction across ops & engineering (no people management). Heavy emphasis on automation and security engineering not operations, GRC, or audit.

Must have real PAM leadership, AWS architecture experience, enterprise/regulatory exposure, and onsite availability.

Not a Fit

  • Pure ops
  • startup-only backgrounds
  • GRC/AppSec profiles.

Deal Breakers

  • Must have real PAM leadership
  • AWS architecture experience
  • enterprise/regulatory exposure
  • onsite availability.

Ideal Profile

Senior security engineer with strong PAM + AWS who can lead modernization and think architecturally.

Job Description: Client s Impact

  • Clients help drive the Information Security department s mission to reduce information risk and strengthen the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of our information systems.

Candidate s Impact:

Technical Leadership and Engineering Management:

  • Enhance endpoint security technology administration and monitoring.
  • Balance technical and business requirements for privileged access management.
  • Align design efforts with zero-trust strategies and architectural standards.
  • Mentor team members for engagement and growth.
  • Establish best practices for PAM and credential management systems.

Continuous Process Improvement and Automation:

  • Adopt an automation-first mindset.
  • Identify and delegate tasks for efficiency gains and automation.
  • Track project milestones and communicate with leadership using Jira.

Engineering-Driven Compliance and Best Practices:

  • Ensure solutions comply with regulatory requirements like NIST.
  • Design scalable solutions for highly regulated environments.
  • Assist with audits and ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Develop proactive solutions to mitigate risks and protect against threats.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Embed security into solutions without compromising user experience.
  • Evaluate, select, and implement new security technologies with senior leadership.

Qualifications:

  • 8 plus years of IT experience, specializing in privileged access and credential management in large enterprises.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
  • 4 plus years of hands-on experience with PAM, credential management, and privileged access.
  • Expertise in Just-In-Time entitlements and zero-standing privileges.
  • Knowledge of malware protection and endpoint technologies.
  • Experience with identity lifecycle management tools.
  • Familiarity with SEIM configuration and management.
  • Proficient with Windows, Linux, databases, and mainframes.
  • Experience with PAM in hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure).
  • Knowledge of AWS security and CloudFormation Templates.
  • Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
  • Familiarity with automation platforms like Ansible and Terraform.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for Windows and networking.
  • Ability to prioritize work independently and provide clear updates.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Experience supporting encryption and security appliances.

Keys to Success in this Role:

  • Excellent collaborator and partner.
  • Innovative and comfortable with change.
  • Quickly grasp new technologies.
  • Proactive with a focus on security and customer satisfaction.
  • Enjoy tackling challenges with creative solutions.

Must Have Qualifications:

  • 7 plus years of hands-on experience in security engineering and
  • at least 4 years of hands-on experience with PAM and other PAM solutions.
  • Candidates must have experience with AWS, Ansible, Python scripting, and Automation.

Preferred:

  • CyberArk, security certs, AI, and Machine Learning.

Regards,

Nick Arthur (Nizam) Associate Director, Recruitment Pull Skill Technologies Inc. Direct: +1 551-272-o197

Skills

AWSAWS CloudFormationAnsibleCyberArkJiraLinuxNISTPythonSEIMTerraformWindows

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