Cyber Security Engineer @Atlanta, GA

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Posted 8 hours ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

PAM or IAM
Active Directory
Cyberark
AWS
Okta
MS Entra ID
Windows or Linux
Agile
Architecture
SAML
OAuth
LDAP

Job Details

Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Exp: 5+

Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

Job Description:

Required Education
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
Relevant certifications preferred:
CISSP, CIAM, CIGE (security/IAM-focused).
CyberArk certifications (e.g., Defender, Sentry).
Microsoft Entra/Azure certifications.
Required Experience
5+ years in IAM/PAM roles, with hands-on experience in CyberArk or similar PAM tools.
Proven track record in designing and deploying enterprise IAM solutions.
Experience with cloud identity management (Azure AD, AWS IAM, Google Cloud Platform).
Background in security compliance (e.g., SOX, NIST, ISO 27001).
PAM Expertise: CyberArk (required), Delinea, or similar.
IAM Solutions: MS Entra ID (preferred), Okta, Ping.
Protocols/Standards: SAML, OAuth, LDAP, Kerberos, RBAC, PKI.
Infrastructure: Active Directory, Windows/Linux OS, cloud (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform).
Security Concepts: Zero Trust, least privilege access, MFA.
Other: Agile workflows, database architecture, SDLC processes.

The IAM Technical Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, design, and implementation of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions (e.g., CyberArk, Delinea). This role ensures secure access controls, compliance, and operational efficiency while collaborating with IT, security, and business teams.
Core Responsibilities
o Architect, deploy, and manage enterprise PAM solutions (CyberArk preferred).
o Establish best practices for privileged access controls and automation.
o Act as the primary escalation point for PAM-related security/operational issues.
o Support application teams in integrating PAM/IAM solutions throughout the SDLC.
o Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory standards.
o Work with architecture teams to align IAM frameworks with enterprise systems.
o Troubleshoot and optimize Windows/Linux, Active Directory, and cloud (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) integrations.
o Research emerging IAM trends (e.g., Zero Trust, MFA, SSO, Just-In-Time Access).
o Generate KPIs and risk reports to measure system performance.
Soft Skills
Strong communication (able to explain technical concepts to executives and non-technical teams).
Problem-solving and analytical thinking for troubleshooting IAM issues.
Collaboration with IT, security, and business stakeholders.
Project management (ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines).

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