CYBERARK PAM ENGINEER Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: - CyberArk PAS Administration:
- Manage, maintain, and support the CyberArk PAS infrastructure on-premise.
- Implement and configure CyberArk components such as the Vault, Central Policy Manager (CPM), Password Vault Web Access (PVWA), and Privileged Session Manager (PSM).
- Implement password rotation for Shared Accounts
- Security Policy Implementation:
- Apply security best practices for privileged access management (PAM) to secure critical systems and data.
- Enforce policies, credential rotation, and privileged access workflows.
- Troubleshooting & Support:
- Provide technical support to resolve issues related to CyberArk PAS, including performance, access issues, or configuration errors.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any incidents related to privileged account management.
- User Access Management:
- Onboard and manage privileged accounts within CyberArk.
- Ensure automation workflows between CyberArk and SailPoint are working correctly.
- Assist in the creation of workflows for user access requests, approvals, and provisioning.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with security standards and organizational policies regarding privileged access.
- Generate reports on privileged access usage, policy compliance, and audit trails.
- Patch Management and Updates:
- Perform regular system updates and patch management for CyberArk components.
- Coordinate with internal teams to apply necessary security patches.
- Collaboration and Training:
- Work closely with IT security, compliance, and network teams to integrate CyberArk with other security tools and solutions.
- Train internal teams and users on CyberArk best practices and operations.
- 3PL Escalation Point:
- Serve as an escalation point for the 3PL support team. This resource oversees the activity of the 3PL support team reviewing tickets etc to ensure the platform is stable and end users are being serviced.
- Ensure end-user issues are fully resolved to their satisfaction.
Required Skills: - Technical Expertise in CyberArk PAS:
- Deep knowledge of CyberArk components, including deployment, configuration, and maintenance of the Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, and related modules.
- Experience with CyberArk connectors, application identity management, and privileged session management.
- Windows and Unix/Linux Skills:
- Proficient in managing privileged accounts on Windows, Unix, and Linux systems.
- Experience with directory services like Active Directory or LDAP.
- Security Concepts and Practices:
- Strong understanding of information security, identity, and access management (IAM), particularly in the context of privileged accounts.
- Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements (SOX).
- Scripting and Automation:
- Ability to automate tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages to streamline CyberArk operations.
- Problem Solving & Incident Response:
- Excellent problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex issues within a privileged access security environment.
- Communication Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication to document processes, create technical guides, and interact with clients or internal stakeholders.
Salary and Other Compensation: This position is accepting applicants until 11/29/2024
The annual salary for this position is between $84,600 - $134,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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