CyberArk Engineer

Description Our client is seeking a Mid-Level CyberArk Engineer, where you will play a crucial supporting role in enhancing the Department of Transportation's (DOT) cybersecurity infrastructure. Working alongside engineers, you'll contribute to the deployment and ongoing maintenance of a sophisticated Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution. You will be engaging with key stakeholders, including DHS CISA integrators, to ensure the PAM system operates flawlessly across development, testing, and production environments. Your role is critical in ensuring that the PAM solution not only meets but exceeds security requirements, following DOT's Change Management processes and contributing to the enhancement of reporting capabilities in line with DHS CISA requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in privileged access management, cybersecurity operations, and federal compliance within a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the management of roles and safes, helping deploy software updates, and contributing to the preparation of reports that highlight the performance and security of the PAM tool
• Involved in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, providing essential support for on-call troubleshooting and remediation efforts related to the PAM solution.
• Support annual disaster recovery testing, aid in documenting recovery and contingency plans, and assist with operating system patching on vault appliances.
• Performs day-to-day activities required to assist and identify technology solutions that meet enterprise requirements.
• Maps functional requirements into technological requirements and identifies technologies that meet the technological requirements.
• Conducts proof of concept, pilots and demos for the purposes of evaluating the suitability of given technologies for meeting requirements.
• Evaluates the tradeoffs between competing solutions and develops quantitative driven analysis of alternatives.
• Produces written analysis of research and recommendation papers that clearly describe the process followed, alternatives considered, evaluation criteria and rationale for recommendation and need for additional work.

Qualifications:

• Current Certified CyberArk Sentry credential, affirming their expertise in managing and safeguarding privileged accounts within the CyberArk platform.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, to include architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation
• Experience in designing and implementing integrated lifecycle management processes for CyberArk within an organization comparable in scale to the Department of Transportation (DOT), demonstrating a capability to support complex cybersecurity environments.
• Server administration experience is required, with specific proficiency in managing Windows Server 2019 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 environments. This experience should highlight a strong foundational knowledge in operating systems, indicating the candidate's ability to maintain and optimize server infrastructure for reliability and performance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in seamlessly integrating CyberArk with SailPoint, showcasing the ability to unify privileged access management with comprehensive identity governance solutions, enhancing organizational security posture.
• Extensive experience with Active Directory, encompassing both front-end aspects such as account management and Group Policy, as well as back-end complexities including AD Schema, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and automation via PowerShell. This depth of knowledge ensures a robust and secure identity and access management framework.
• Solid understanding of database management principles, specifically with SQL Server 2019. This includes proficiency in backups, indexing, integrity checks, installation, configuration, managing ports and protocols, creating maintenance plans, and effective troubleshooting. Additionally, skilled in data modeling and schema, with the ability to interpret and navigate Entity Relationship Diagrams, underscoring a well-rounded database administration skill set.
• Proven capability in configuring CyberArk to ensure secure collaboration with a diverse array of systems and devices, including networks, iDRAC interfaces, applications, cloud services, storage solutions, servers, and appliances, guaranteeing the integrity and security of privileged access across the IT ecosystem.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with another PAM platform, such as Delinea, could also transfer
• PowerShell or Bash scripting experience is helpful but not required, or a strong desire to learn would be good too.

Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $53.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. TEKsystems