Cyber Security Engineer/ Architect

Cyber Security Engineer/ Architect

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Cyber Security Engineer/ Architect in Morrisville, NC

Position Title: Cyber Security Engineer/ Architect

Location: Morrisville, NC

Anticipated Start Date: Tentative start Date 06/09/2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BC Forward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 1+ Months with possibilities for extension
Job Type: Contract: 40 hrs./week
Pay Range: $60.00 to $63.00/hr. on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Privileged Access Management (PAM) - Cyber Security Engineer III

Responsible for the security architecture across a variety of applications or domains, to include cloud computing, and assigned to project/initiatives of large size, complexity and risk. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer develops actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards and guidelines to ensure enterprise information technology architecture and support is consistent, usable, secure and adds value to the business.

Duties:
* Analyze similarities and differences of an existing system and customer needs to identify protection needs for information system(s) and network(s); provides detailed specifications for technical needs of the infrastructure
* Develop a system security context and preliminary system security concept of operations (CONOPS), including baseline system security requirements
* Determine appropriate levels of system availability based on critical system functions; provides input on system requirements to address appropriate disaster recovery and continuity of operations requirements
* Evaluate acquisition documents against existing and proposed security architectures and designs by examining the security-relevant parts of a system and interrelationships within the enterprise.

Required Skills/Knowledge:
* On going PAM Tool configuration: activities include configuring SmartTules, Splunk/MFA/ServiceNow/SCIM Server Integration, Authentication, Define Beyond Trust Roles, and etc.
* On going account onboarding onto PAM tool : activities include conducting Asset & Account Discovery Sessions
* On going management support of PAM tool: activities include providing password safe user support and ticket resolutions, maintaining of virtual appliances (Patches and Upgrades), maintaining and support of Windows/Linux servers/MS SQL server DB, and etc.
* Provision additional Computer resources to support scalability, if needed
* Raise issues, risks, or decisions to product owners and management
* Identify roadblocks and propose effective solutions
* Ability to positively influence peer organization and key stakeholders

Added Benefit:
* Background/knowledge of Identity & Access Management with emphasis on Privilege Access Management
* Working knowledge of the BeyondTrust Password Safe or other PAM solutions
* Strong knowledge of directory services: Active Directory or LDAP
* Strong Windows and UNIX system administration
* Excellent oral and written communication skills - Technical writing, diagraming or PPT skills helpful
* Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
* Experiences in agile environment
* An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Extensive experience (7+ years) in information security operations and/or related IT operational functions

EDUCATION:
Must possess a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Security (Masters Degree preferred).

CERTIFICATIONS: (One or more required)
-CompTIA Security +
-CPTE - Certified Penetration Testing Engineer or CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
-Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BC forward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled

BCforward to becoming a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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