IAM / CyberArk Operations Engineer
Location: Frisco, TX
Duration: 6 Months
Experience Required: 6-8 Years
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced IAM / CyberArk Operations Engineer with 6-8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), privileged access management, and cybersecurity operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CyberArk, endpoint security solutions, Cortex XDR, SOAR, and Python scripting to support security operations, automation, threat detection, and incident response.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement, administer, and support IAM and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, particularly CyberArk.
- Manage and maintain CyberArk components, including privileged account onboarding, credential management, access policies, and password rotation.
- Support endpoint security operations using CrowdStrike and other endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cortex XDR and SOAR solutions to improve threat detection and incident response.
- Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate security operations, integrate security tools, and streamline repetitive tasks.
- Monitor security alerts, investigate suspicious activities, and support incident response and remediation.
- Collaborate with security operations teams to improve threat detection, vulnerability response, and security posture.
- Support SIEM and XDR platforms for security monitoring, event correlation, and threat analysis.
- Perform threat hunting activities to identify potential security threats and indicators of compromise.
- Support security initiatives involving AWS environments and cloud security best practices.
- Prepare technical documentation, operational procedures, and incident reports.
Required Skills
- Endpoint Security: Hands-on experience with CrowdStrike and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
- Cortex XDR / SOAR: Experience with threat detection, security orchestration, automation, and incident response.
- Python: Proficiency in Python scripting for security automation, integrations, and operational efficiency.
- IAM / CyberArk: Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management and CyberArk operational engineering.
- Cybersecurity Operations: Experience in security monitoring, incident investigation, and security tool administration.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with SIEM and XDR platforms.
- Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies and threat intelligence.
- Exposure to AWS security services and cloud security fundamentals.
- Experience integrating security tools and automating cybersecurity workflows.
- Knowledge of enterprise security operations and incident response processes.
Qualifications
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, IAM, or security operations.
- Hands-on experience in CyberArk administration and operational support.
- Practical experience with endpoint security platforms, particularly CrowdStrike.
- Experience working with Cortex XDR, SOAR, and Python scripting.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional security teams.