Privilege Access Management (PAM) SME

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! You are: As a Privilege Access Management (PAM) SME you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of PAM solutions to ensure the security and integrity of the organization's critical systems and data. Configure and maintain PAM systems, user provisioning, access controls, and monitoring. The work: Develop custom integrations with various applications, databases, and systems using CyberArk's APIs and connectors. Ensure secure communication and data exchange between CyberArk and other IT systems. Implement privileged access controls, password rotation policies, and session isolation measures to protect critical credentials and prevent unauthorized access. Ensure that the PAM solutions adhere to cybersecurity best practices and comply with relevant regulatory standards. Implement access control policies and maintain an auditable trail of privileged account activities. Create comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, configurations, and integration details. Prepare reports on system performance, security events, and compliance-related metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and compliance, to ensure alignment with organizational policies and standards. Work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of PAM projects.

Requirements

Requires Security+ or equivalent (Must meet DOD IT II Requirements)
At least 4 years of experience designing and implementing IAM solutions
At least 3 years of experience designing and implementing CyberArk Privileged Access Management
Experience developing API integrations and scripts in support of CyberArk
Knowledge of PAM solutions such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Centrify or ManageEngine PAM 360
US Citizen
Active Secret clearance required

Nice To Haves

CyberArk Defender certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

Design, implementation, and management of PAM solutions
Configure and maintain PAM systems, user provisioning, access controls, and monitoring
Develop custom integrations with various applications, databases, and systems using CyberArk's APIs and connectors
Ensure secure communication and data exchange between CyberArk and other IT systems
Implement privileged access controls, password rotation policies, and session isolation measures to protect critical credentials and prevent unauthorized access
Ensure that the PAM solutions adhere to cybersecurity best practices and comply with relevant regulatory standards
Implement access control policies and maintain an auditable trail of privileged account activities
Create comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, configurations, and integration details
Prepare reports on system performance, security events, and compliance-related metrics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, and compliance, to ensure alignment with organizational policies and standards
Work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of PAM projects