Lead Security CyberArk Engineering

Title: Lead Security CyberArk Engineering SME
Location: Onsite 5 days/week McLean, VA (preferred) or Plano, TX
Duration: 6 Months

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.

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.

Not a Fit:
Pure ops, startup-only backgrounds, GRC/AppSec profiles.

Deal Breakers:
Must have real PAM leadership, AWS architecture experience, enterprise/regulatory exposure, and 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