Senior Technology Security Engineer (IAM)

Pointwest-North America; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pointwest-North America seeks a Senior Technology Security Engineer in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves designing and deploying CyberArk's PAM platform and managing information security risks. Candidates should have a strong background in information security, including managing access controls and risk assessments.

The ideal applicant will have at least 8 years of experience in security roles, certifications like CISSP, and a solid understanding of cloud technologies and identity management. Join a collaborative team focused on improving lives through effective security solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 8 years in information security, with 4 years focused on security roles.
• Certifications like CISSP or Security+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy CyberArk PAM platform.
• Lead information security project activities.
• Identify and mitigate security risks across processes.

Skills

Information security standards

Identity and access management

Cloud security solutions

Automation tasks

Linux operating systems

Windows operating systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security or related field

Information security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.)

Tools

CyberArk Privileged Cloud

AWS EC2

Atlassian BitBucket

Job description

About The Job

Our client is all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

The Senior Technology Security Engineer will be responsible for the design, build, deploy and support of our clients Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform implemented in CyberArk Cloud, including infrastructure, servers, services and privileged accounts that are part of the overall IT ecosystem. The Senior Technology Security Engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure the seamless integration and effective use of CyberArk for managing privileged access, monitoring, and securing sensitive accounts. Serves as an information security subject matter expert on highly complex enterprise projects, software, and hardware enhancements; assesses information security risks, recommends risk treatment, coordinates risk acceptance and remediation, and ensures appropriate remediation occurs. Serves as PAM subject matter expert, collaborates with stakeholders, offers guidance, and serves as main security point of contact during project planning and implementation and maintains the vendor relationship. Collects and provides documentation for internal and external audits and assessments. Oversees assigned security tools, services and vendor life cycle management.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an information security subject matter expert on highly complex enterprise projects, software, and hardware enhancements
• Identifies information security risks, provides recommendations, builds, and configures solutions, and troubleshoots issues
• Collaborates with IT and security teams on project plans and meets with stakeholders to assess impacts and dependencies
• Leads project activities to ensure timely deliverables and supports the establishment of a roadmap by evaluating and recommending new tools
• Leads highly complex information security projects across all security teams
• Designs, builds, deploys, and maintains information security systems, including identity governance and access management solutions
• Ensures the efficient operation of information security systems and resolves intricate security problems
• Researches, evaluates, and proposes new information security solutions. Aligns information security systems with architectural requirements and strategies
• Provides implementation and cost estimates for new solutions, including training requirements and system administration processes
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure the efficient operation of information security systems in alignment with architectural requirements and strategies
• Identifies high‑complexity information technology risks, assesses risk levels, recommends risk treatment, coordinates risk acceptance and remediation, and ensures appropriate remediation occurs
• Serves as the primary contact on assigned internal and third‑party IT processes, risk assessments, and audits
• Provides advice to key stakeholders on the security‑relevant impact of findings
• Serves as security subject matter expert, collaborates with stakeholders, offers guidance, and serves as main security point of contact during project planning and implementation
• Leads troubleshooting sessions and knowledge transfers to resolve security issues including identity governance and access management
• Recommends solutions for aligning technology areas with future needs
• Collects and provides documentation for internal and external audits and assessments
• Documents information security systems policies, procedures, standards, needed improvements, and guidelines
• Maintains the document life cycle, including periodic reviews, updates, and approval cycles
• Oversees assigned security tools/services and vendor life cycle management
• Schedules vendor meetings to review products, services, and vendor/tool roadmaps
• Drives renewals and new purchases through the client’s vendor management and purchase process

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in information security, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Eight years of experience in information security, identity and access management, or related roles, including at least four years of experience in information security
• Master's degree, preferably in information security, information technology, or a related field or equivalent related experience and six years of experience in information security, identity and access management, or related roles, including at least four years of experience in information security
• Information security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, AWS, Azure, Security+, CEH, GSEC) preferred
• Prior experience in the insurance industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of information security and privacy standards, concepts, principles, technologies, and audit practices
• Advanced knowledge of information technology including network, servers, cloud, and PKI/cryptography and identity and access management technologies
• Excellent knowledge of identity and access management concepts, principles, technologies
• Excellent ability to assess and report on information technology risks
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
• Strong knowledge of secure cloud solutions within AWS, Google, and/or Azure cloud platforms
• Strong ability to perform and create automation tasks with tools (i.e., PowerShell, Python) preferred
• Experience in designing, building, and maintaining information security systems
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent ability to work effectively with others at varying levels
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to lead moderate to highly complex technology projects

Desired Skills

• SailPoint File Access Manager
• CyberArk Privileged Cloud
• Atlassian BitBucket
• Atlassian Confluence
• AWS EC2, Lambda
• SharePoint