PAM Privileged Access Management Solutions Cybersecurity Engineer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Job Title: PAM (Privileged Access Management Solutions) Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: Onsite Buffalo NY
Duration: 12month Contract
Note: must be USC GC Holder GC EAD H4 EAD TN Visa (must be valid for 2 yrs.)
Job Description Overview:
As a Workforce IAM PAM Cyber Security Engineer you will play a crucial role in implementing and supporting Privileged Access Management Solutions in alignment with the Banks identity and access management strategy. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to ensure the effective management of privileged access rights enforce security policies and maintain regulatory compliance. This role functions with a moderate level of autonomy leveraging team peer connections and support from more senior members of the WIAM team.
Responsibilities:
Implementation of PAM Solutions that aligns with industry best practices regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with IAMrelated regulatory requirements manage audits and respond to audit inquiries.
Adhere to applicable operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies and standards.
Develop implement and enforce privileged access management policies procedures and guidelines ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.
Establish processes for privileged user provisioning deprovisioning and modification of access rights across critical infrastructure platforms and applications ensuring timely and accurate access management.
Define and maintain Privilege Access Security Models RoleBased Access Control (RBAC) models mapping roles and responsibilities to access privileges and ensuring segregation of duties (SoD) and least privilege principles are enforced.
Monitor report develop and address anomalies of key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs).
PAM Engineering role includes:
- Designing and implementing privileged access management solutions: They develop strategies and architectures to securely manage monitor and control privileged access to critical systems and data.
- Configuration and customization: They configure PAM tools according to the organizations specific requirements and integrate them with existing systems and workflows.
- Policy development and enforcement: They define and enforce policies for privileged access ensuring compliance with industry regulations and security best practices.
- Monitoring and auditing: They monitor privileged access activities detect anomalies or suspicious behavior and conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to security policies.
- Incident response and resolution: In the event of security incidents or breaches involving privileged accounts they lead the response efforts investigate the root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Collaboration and training: They collaborate with crossfunctional teams including IT security and compliance departments to ensure alignment of PAM initiatives with organizational goals. Additionally they provide training and awareness programs to educate users about the importance of privileged access management and best practices for securing sensitive resources.
Required Skills:
- Security expertise: A strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including authentication logging and monitoring authorization encryption and network security.
- Knowledge of PAM tools: Proficiency in using privileged access management tools such as CyberArk BeyondTrust Thycotic or similar solutions.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM): Understanding of IAM concepts including rolebased access control (RBAC) least privilege access and directory services authentication services IDp MFA Security Models (e.g. Active Directory).
- Networking: Knowledge of network protocols firewall configurations and VPN technologies to ensure secure access to privileged resources.
- Cloud Platforms: Understand of various aspects of Cloud technology Understanding of Enterprise Hybridcloud environments. various cloud types and platforms (SaaS PaaS IaaS Azure AWS GCP)
- Operating systems: Familiarity with various operating systems (e.g. Windows Linux Unix) and their security features to implement effective access controls.
- Scripting and automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks streamline processes and integrate PAM solutions with existing systems. CIDI technology and source control DEVSECOPS Secrets Managements (e.g. GitLAB)
- Risk management: Ability to assess risks associated with privileged access prioritize mitigation efforts and develop strategies to reduce the organizations exposure to security threats.
- Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with crossfunctional teams document procedures and communicate security requirements effectively.
- Problemsolving: Aptitude for troubleshooting technical issues analyzing complex problems and finding innovative solutions to address security challenges.
- Compliance knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR HIPAA PCI DSS) and industry standards related to privileged access management.
- Continuous learning: Willingness to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends technologies and best practices through ongoing training and professional development.
- Attention to detail: Thoroughness in implementing security controls documenting configurations and reviewing access policies to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
Education and Experience Required:
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Detailoriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in work deliverables.
- Background in Identity and Access Management
- Background in control and risk governance
- Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic fastpaced environment.
- Strong problemsolving and criticalthinking abilities.
- Excellent documentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Employment Type
Full Time
