CyberArk Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a motivated Cyber Engineer to join our team and contribute to the management and enhancement of CyberArk for Privileged Access Management (PAM) within the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure PAM solutions, ensuring adherence to stringent DoD cybersecurity policies and supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) related activities. You will be working within a collaborative team, focused on securing critical infrastructure and data. This is a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days/week onsite at Ft Meade.
Requirements
- DoD Secret clearance or higher
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, relevant work experience, and/or military service
- Current DoD IAT Level II certification (such as Security+, etc)
- Hands-on experience with CyberArk PAM solutions, including installation, configuration, and administration.
- Solid understanding of privileged access management concepts, principles, and best practices.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation tasks.
- Knowledge of DoD RMF and NIST cybersecurity standards.
Nice To Haves
- CyberArk Sentry or Guardian certification
- Experience with DISA environments or Fourth Estate Agencies
- Background working in technical teams
- Advanced degree in cybersecurity or related field
- Experience with integrating CyberArk with other security tools (e.g., SIEM, ticketing systems)
- Experience with implementing least privilege access controls.
Responsibilities
- CyberArk Implementation and Configuration: Participate in the implementation, configuration, and integration of CyberArk components, including Vault, Privileged Session Manager (PSM), and Application Identity Manager (AIM).
- PAM Architecture and Security Hardening: Contribute to the development of secure Privileged Access Management architectures, procedures, and policies, ensuring adherence to security best practices.
- Compliance and RMF Support: Assist in aligning PAM solutions with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST cybersecurity standards, and other relevant compliance requirements.
- Audit and Accreditation Support: Provide technical support for internal and external audits, accreditation efforts, and compliance activities related to privileged access.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with other security engineers, system administrators, and developers to strengthen access control systems and improve the overall security posture.
- PAM System Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of CyberArk systems and services.
- Scripting and Automation: Develop and maintain scripts to automate PAM tasks and improve efficiency.
Benefits
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
