Cybersecurity Engineering Lead

Cybersecurity Engineering Lead

Location: Full time on-site in McLean, VA or Plano, TX- with preference to McLean

Duration: 9 months C2H

Must Have Qualifications:

• 7+ 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.
• This is a Lead position and lead experience is required.

Preferred:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Adopt an automation-first mindset.
• Identify and delegate tasks for efficiency gains and automation.
• Track project milestones and communicate with leadership using Jira.
• 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.
• Embed security into solutions without compromising user experience.
• Evaluate, select, and implement new security technologies with senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• 8+ 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+ 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, GCP, 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.

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