Sr. Technology Security Engineer

Apex Systems; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K program

HSA (Health Savings Account)

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

EAP with counseling sessions

Discount program

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Senior Technology Security Engineer to own the PAM program built on Idira. You will engineer the PAM platform across servers, services, and cloud, while advising stakeholders and leading audits.

You will also drive security projects, manage risk assessments, and partner with IT and application teams. Excellent communication and hands-on skills are essential in this contract role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in information security, IAM, or related roles; 4+ years in information security; Master’s+6 considered.
• Expert-level, hands-on experience implementing the Idira Identity Security Platform (CyberArk).
• Strong Active Directory administration: users, groups, OUs, domain controllers, GPOs.
• Azure/Entra ID administration with SSO, SAML, OIDC, MFA policies.
• Deep IAM concepts: least privilege, RBAC, lifecycle management, SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth.
• PowerShell, Graph API, Python scripting proficiency.
• Strong Windows and Linux fundamentals; file and folder access administration.

Responsibilities

• Engineer the PAM platform: design, deploy, and maintain Idira across IT ecosystem.
• Lead complex security projects as security lead on enterprise initiatives.
• Own risk and audit: document IT risks, coordinate remediation, manage assessments.
• Consult and enable: guide teams, troubleshoot, and transfer knowledge.
• Automate and document: build automated processes and maintain policies.
• Manage tools and vendors: oversee procurement and lifecycle.

Skills

IAM concepts

Active Directory

Windows/Linux fundamentals

Communication skills

Risk & audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security

Master's degree in information security

Tools

PowerShell

Graph API

Python scripting

GitHub Enterprise

Atlassian tools

SharePoint

Azure

Job description

# Sr. Technology Security EngineerApply**Job#: 3052095****Job Description:**The RoleEMC is looking for a Senior Technology Security Engineer to own the design, build, and ongoing support of their Privileged Access Management program, built on the Idira Identity Security Platform (formerly CyberArk). This is a hands-on engineering seat with real ownership — you'll be the go-to PAM subject matter expert across the enterprise, partnering with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to secure privileged accounts across servers, services, and cloud environments.You'll sit at the intersection of engineering and risk: building and configuring the platform, but also advising stakeholders, leading audit and assessment efforts, and setting the direction for where identity security goes next at EMC.What You'll Do* **Engineer the PAM platform.** Design, deploy, and maintain Idira across EMC's IT ecosystem — infrastructure, servers, services, and privileged accounts — and troubleshoot complex issues end to end.* **Lead complex security projects.** Serve as the security lead on enterprise initiatives, assessing impacts and dependencies, driving deliverables, and evaluating new tooling to shape the identity roadmap.* **Own risk and audit.** Identify and document complex IT risks, recommend treatment, coordinate remediation, and act as primary contact for internal and third-party risk assessments and audits.* **Consult and enable.** Provide technical guidance, lead troubleshooting and knowledge-transfer sessions, and act as the main security point of contact during project planning and implementation.* **Automate and document.** Build automated processes for consistent event handling, and maintain policies, procedures, and standards through their full review and approval lifecycle.* **Manage tools and vendors.** Oversee assigned security tools and vendor lifecycle — roadmap reviews, renewals, and purchases through EMC's procurement process.What You Bring**Required*** Bachelor's degree in information security, IT, or related field — or equivalent experience* 8+ years in information security, IAM, or related roles, including 4+ years specifically in information security (Master's degree + 6 years also considered)* Expert-level, hands-on experience implementing the Idira Identity Security Platform (CyberArk)* Strong Active Directory administration: user accounts, groups, OUs, domain controllers, Sites/Services, GPOs* Strong Azure/Entra ID administration: user accounts, groups, Enterprise Application configuration (SSO, SAML, OIDC), MFA policies* Deep command of IAM concepts: segregation of duties, RBAC, MFA, least privilege, user lifecycle management, SSO, SAML, OIDC, OAuth* Working knowledge of PowerShell, Graph API, and Python scripting* Strong Windows and Linux fundamentals, including file and folder access administration* Excellent written and verbal communication — you'll be translating security requirements for EMC engineers regularly* Proven discretion handling sensitive terminations and account changes**Preferred*** Security certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, Security+, CEH, GSEC, AWS, or Azure* Experience with SailPoint Identity Security Cloud* Secure cloud experience in AWS (IAM, EC2, Lambda, S3), Azure, or GCP* GitHub Enterprise, Atlassian (Bitbucket/Bamboo/Confluence), SharePoint* Prior experience in the insurance industry *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Des Moines, IA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $60 - $70 per hour