Senior CyberArk PAM Engineer

Title: Senior CyberArk PAM Engineer

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid - 2 days/week on site)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior CyberArk PAM Engineer with hands-on experience in onboarding applications and accounts into CyberArk solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) technologies and proven experience managing service accounts in enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CyberArk PAM solutions across the enterprise.
• Onboard applications, servers, databases, and privileged accounts into CyberArk Vault.
• Configure and manage Privileged Session Manager (PSM) for secure session monitoring and recording.
• Administer Central Policy Manager (CPM) for automated password rotations and policy enforcement.
• Implement and support Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) strategies to minimize persistent access risks.
• Work with Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA) to enable secure, seamless privileged access.
• Manage and secure service accounts, including password rotations, dependency mapping, and access controls.
• Develop and maintain onboarding workflows, automation scripts.
• Troubleshoot CyberArk platform issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with application owners, infrastructure teams, and security stakeholders to discover, understand, and document privileged access requirements and dependencies, ensuring smooth integrations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong experience in CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Hands-on experience in designing and building custom connection components, plug-ins, or integration modules for CyberArk including Vault, PSM, CPM, ZSP, and SIA.
• Proven experience onboarding applications and privileged accounts into CyberArk.
• Strong experience managing and securing service accounts in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of authentication mechanisms (LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, etc.).
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux/Unix systems, and network security concepts.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on security best practices.