Security Engineering Lead (PAM)

Immediate need for a talented Security Engineering Lead (PAM). This is a 03-06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in McLean, VA / Plano, TX (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-04658

Pay Range: $75 - $80/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership and Engineering Management:
• Enhance endpoint security technology administration and monitoring.
• Balance technical and business requirements for privileged access management.
• Align design efforts with zero-trust strategies and architectural standards.
• Mentor team members for engagement and growth.
• Establish best practices for PAM and credential management systems.
• Continuous Process Improvement and Automation:
• Adopt an automation-first mindset.
• Identify and delegate tasks for efficiency gains and automation.
• Track project milestones and communicate with leadership using Jira.
• Engineering-Driven Compliance & Best Practices:
• Ensure solutions comply with regulatory requirements like NIST.
• Design scalable solutions for highly regulated environments.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Develop proactive solutions to mitigate risks and protect against threats.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: - PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT (PAM), AWS, CyberArk
• Embed security into solutions without compromising user experience.
• Evaluate, select, and implement new security technologies with senior leadership.
• 8+ years of IT experience, specializing in privileged access and credential management in large enterprises.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with PAM, credential management, and privileged access.
• Expertise in Just-In-Time entitlements and zero-standing privileges.
• Knowledge of malware protection and endpoint technologies.
• Experience with identity lifecycle management tools.
• Familiarity with SEIM configuration and management.
• Proficient with Windows, Linux, databases, and mainframes.
• Experience with PAM in hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure).
• Knowledge of AWS security and CloudFormation Templates.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with automation platforms like Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for Windows and networking.
• Ability to prioritize work independently and provide clear updates.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting encryption and security appliances.
• Excellent collaborator and partner.
• Innovative and comfortable with change.
• Quickly grasp new technologies.
• Proactive with a focus on security and customer satisfaction.
• Enjoy tackling challenges with creative solutions.

Our client is a leading Banking and Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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