CyberArk Engineer

Job ID
130486
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Washington, DC, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a CyberArk Engineer for a W-2 contract to possible direct-hire position in Washington, DC.

CLEARANCE:

  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder required.
  • Public Trust Security Clearance required.
  • Active DOT Public Trust preferred.

SUMMARY:
Step into the role of 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 senior engineers, you'll contribute to the deployment and ongoing maintenance of a sophisticated Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution. This role will see you engaging with key stakeholders, including DHS CISA integrators, to ensure the PAM system operates flawlessly across development, testing, and production environments.

You'll also support annual disaster recovery testing, aid in documenting recovery and contingency plans, and assist with operating system patching on vault appliances. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Helping deploy software updates.
  • Contributing to the preparation of reports that highlight the performance and security of the pam tool.
  • Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
  • Providing essential support for on-call troubleshooting and remediation efforts.
  • 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.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Current Certified CyberArk Sentry credential.
  • 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.
  • 1 year of experience in designing and implementing integrated lifecycle management processes for CyberArk.
  • 3 years of server administration experience is required, with specific proficiency in managing Windows Server 2019 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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