Cyber Security Engineer SME (Sr Systems Engineer – CyberArk) - Eliassen Group

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.  For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. 

Rate: $110 - $135 / hr. w2

• Responsible for providing unique cyber domain expertise and guidance to the delivery team and stakeholders.
• Work may encompass one or more specialty areas of cyber security, cyberspace, and cyber operations, including providing expert knowledge and insight into compliance, cyber hunt, incident response, risk and vulnerability assessment, and emerging cyber threats requirements; guiding technical support to penetration testers, incident handlers, cyber analysts, and product support personnel relative to the cyber arena; assisting in the management of complex networks and systems of differing classification levels systems; integrating cyber security requirements with communication and IT; and utilizing other principles in the professional body of knowledge.
• Performs research, design evaluation, technical development, system integration planning, and other tasks in specific technical areas. May be responsible for complex cyber, technical, engineering, and architecture tasks.
• Often coordinates and guides the activities of technical staff members assigned to specific tasks. 
• May supervise and/or guide a broad team of technical staff members/engineers.  

• Must have a minimum of 8 years of related experience providing business solutions engineering support, to include architectural design, engineering design, proof of concept development, pilots, analysis, results, and documentation.
• CyberArk Sentry Certification: Certified CyberArk Sentry qualification, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills in managing the CyberArk Privileged Access Security Solution. 
• Proven CyberArk Implementation Expertise: Three years of experience in designing and implementing comprehensive lifecycle management processes for CyberArk within an organization comparable to the Department of Transportation (DOT), showcasing a deep understanding of privileged access management solutions.
• Extensive Server Administration Experience: Five years of server administration experience, including proficiency with Windows Server 2019 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8, indicating a strong foundation in managing and maintaining critical server infrastructure.
• CyberArk Design Architect Proficiency: Three years of dedicated CyberArk experience in a design architect role, encompassing disaster recovery planning, ensuring high availability, and conducting system administration within a large-scale enterprise environment similar to DOT, highlighting the ability to architect robust and resilient CyberArk deployments.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• CyberArk and SailPoint Integration Acumen: Demonstrated proficiency in integrating CyberArk with SailPoint, showcasing the capability to harmonize privileged access management with identity governance solutions for enhanced security protocols.
• Advanced Active Directory Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of both the user interface aspects of Active Directory, such as account management and Group Policy, and the technical components, including AD Schema, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and automation via PowerShell, ensuring a well-rounded approach to directory services management.
• Database Management Skills: Solid foundational understanding of database management, specifically with SQL Server 2019. This includes experience with backups, indexing, integrity checks, installation and configuration, managing ports and protocols, developing maintenance plans, and adept troubleshooting. Additionally, proficient in data modeling and schema, with the ability to interpret and navigate Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), indicating a comprehensive grasp of database architecture and operations.
• CyberArk Configuration Knowledge: Proven ability to configure CyberArk for secure integration with a variety of systems and devices, including networks, iDRAC interfaces, applications, cloud services, storage solutions, servers, and appliances, ensuring a secure and efficient privileged access ecosystem across the IT landscape.

Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and eighteen (18) years of related experience; master’s degree and sixteen (16) years of related experience; Ph.D. and thirteen (13) years of experience; twenty (20) years of related experience with no degree.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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