Cyber Security Engineer I - PAM Engineer

First Citizens
Houston, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Remote
Houston, United States of America

Tech stack

Secure Shell (SSH)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Active Directory
Systems Engineering
Computer Security
Computer Networks
DNS
Identity and Access Management
Python
Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
Simple Mail Transfer Protocols
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Performance Tuning
Microsoft PowerPoint
Powershell
Role-Based Access Control
TCP/IP
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Cyberark
Firewalls (Computer Science)
SailPoint

Job description

You will help support and enhance enterprise PAM solutions while gaining hands-on experience in securing critical systems and credentials. Responsibilities

  • Assistin the deployment, configuration, and integration of PAM solutions across the enterprise.

  • Provide day-to-day operational support and administration of PAM platforms.

  • Support the management and security of privileged accounts and credentials, including service accounts and keys.

  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to gather requirements and support implementation efforts.

  • Help develop andmaintaintechnical documentation, including SOPs and system design artifacts.

  • Create and update system diagrams and process documentation using tools like Visio.

  • Participate in system upgrades, patching, and security updates for PAM tools.

  • Assistwith troubleshooting, performance tuning, and enhancements of security tools.

  • Support multiple initiatives and projects under guidance from senior engineers.

  • Participate in on-call or after-hours support on a rotational basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience in Systems engineering, networking, or information security OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in Systems engineering, networking, or information security, * Basic to intermediate experience with PAM tools (e.g., CyberArk,HashiCorpVault,Delinea) or exposure to identity/security platforms.

  • Familiarity with privileged account concepts and access control principles.

  • Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar) is preferred.

  • Working knowledge of Windows Server administration.

  • Basic experience with Active Directory anddirectory services(LDAP).

  • Exposure to Linux/UNIX environments.

  • Fundamental understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls).

  • Familiarity with common protocols such as HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SSH, and SMTP.

  • Proficiencywith Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Visio experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure toidentity governance toolssuch as SailPoint.

  • Experience withrole-based access control (RBAC)concepts.

  • Understanding of security best practices and frameworks.

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+,CySA+, or vendor-specific PAM/IAM certifications) are a plus.

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