Job Description- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of the CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution across the enterprise.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of CyberArk deployment, including planning, integration, configuration, and scaling of the solution.
- Lead efforts to integrate CyberArk with other security tools (SIEM, IAM, and security monitoring systems) for comprehensive access control and auditing.
- Define and implement best practices for managing privileged accounts, session recording, and auditing.
The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $145,000 USD, which is dependent on a several factors including relevant experience, geography, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses. This role includes paid Personal Time Off and paid company holidays.
Responsibilities- CyberArk Expansion & Scaling:
- Take full responsibility for the ongoing expansion and scalability of the CyberArk platform to accommodate growing needs within the organization.
- Assess new business requirements and scale CyberArk to meet the security needs of additional systems, applications, and environments.
- Oversee the integration of new systems and applications into CyberArk for centralized privileged account management.
- Privileged Access Management Strategy:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for managing privileged accounts, including password rotation, vaulting, and access request processes.
- Define and enforce access policies that ensure least-privilege access and reduce security risks associated with privileged accounts.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and industry regulations, including those related to PAM.
- CyberArk Administration & Optimization:
- Perform advanced administration and configuration of CyberArk, including the management of Digital Vaults, Safe configurations, and privileged session management.
- Troubleshoot complex CyberArk-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to the business and ensuring seamless access to privileged accounts.
- Continuously optimize the CyberArk environment for performance, scalability, and security.
- Lead the effort to patch, upgrade, and maintain the CyberArk solution, ensuring it is up to date with the latest security enhancements.
- CyberArk Security and Compliance Oversight:
- Ensure CyberArk is fully aligned with regulatory compliance requirements, including SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST.
- Conduct regular audits of privileged access and associated logs, ensuring that all access is fully tracked and monitored.
- Lead efforts to detect, investigate, and respond to any suspicious activity related to privileged access.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for CyberArk and privileged access management across the organization.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align CyberArk strategy with the overall security roadmap and business objectives.
- Provide leadership in defining CyberArk-related policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, security, compliance, and audit teams, to ensure seamless integration of CyberArk and ensure that business requirements are met.
- CyberArk Incident Response & Troubleshooting:
- Take ownership of any CyberArk-related incidents and provide quick resolutions to minimize business disruptions.
- Lead incident response activities related to privileged access, ensuring thorough investigation, documentation, and root cause analysis.
- Manage post-incident reviews, identifying lessons learned and implementing process improvements to prevent recurrence.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards to track CyberArk performance, usage, and compliance.
- Document CyberArk configurations, policies, and procedures to ensure clear and consistent management.
- Provide reports to senior management on privileged access activities, incidents, and compliance status.
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
- Stay abreast of the latest advancements in privileged access management, CyberArk features, and security best practices.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the CyberArk platform.
- Evaluate new features and capabilities within CyberArk to continuously improve the effectiveness and security of privileged access management.
QualificationsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 7+ years of experience in Privileged Access Management (PAM), with 3+ years of hands-on experience in implementing and managing CyberArk in large, complex environments.
- Strong expertise in CyberArk administration, architecture, and configuration.
- Deep understanding of privileged access management principles, including least-privilege access, password management, session recording, and auditing.
- Experience with integrating CyberArk with other security tools (SIEM, IAM, etc.) and enterprise systems.
- Proven track record of building, scaling, and optimizing CyberArk solutions to meet enterprise-level security needs.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards such as SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST, and how they relate to privileged access management.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Experience with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate CyberArk management tasks is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience leading security projects or initiatives, with a focus on privileged access management and CyberArk.
