PAM Security Engineering Lead — Automation & Zero-Trust

Zillion Technologies, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; Full time

Job description

Work sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Title: PAM Information Security Analyst Specialist

Locations: Onsite in Plano, TX or Mclean, VA (5 days a week)

Job Overview

Must Have Qualifications: 7+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering and at least 4 years of hands-on experience with PAM and other PAM solutions. Candidates must have experience with AWS, Ansible, Python scripting, and Automation.

Preferred: CyberArk, security certifications, AI and Machine Learning.

Are you ready to lead the charge in cybersecurity? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Cybersecurity Engineering Lead to spearhead our cutting-edge security initiatives. If you have a passion for engineering, automation, and operational management of privileged access, credential management technologies, and endpoint security technologies, this is the role for you!

You'll be at the forefront of our cybersecurity efforts, participating in a monthly on-call rotation and providing advanced (level 3) troubleshooting support. Join us and make a real impact in safeguarding our digital landscape!

Our Impact

We help drive the Information Security department's mission to reduce information risk and strengthen the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of our information systems.

Your Impact

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

• 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.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Embed security into solutions without compromising user experience.
• Evaluate, select, and implement new security technologies with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 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, GCP, 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.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Compensation

$80.00 - $90.00 per hour. This is the targeted compensation range for this role per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.