Security Engineering Tech Lead (PAM)

Position: Information Security Analyst Specialist
Location: McLean, VA or Plano, TX
Duration: Contract to hire after 6 Months

Job Overview:

Client’s Impact:

• Clients help drive the Information Security department’s mission to reduce information risk and strengthen the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of our information systems.

Candidate’s Impact:

• Technical Leadership and Engineering Management:
• Enhance endpoint security technology administration and monitoring.
• Balance technical and business requirements for privileged access management.
• Align design efforts with zero-trust strategies and architectural standards.
• Mentor team members for engagement and growth.
• Establish best practices for PAM and credential management systems.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Excellent collaborator and partner.
• Innovative and comfortable with change.
• Quickly grasp new technologies.
• Proactive with a focus on security and customer satisfaction.
• Enjoy tackling challenges with creative solutions.

Must Have Qualifications:

• 7 plus years of hands-on experience in security engineering and
• at least 4 years of hands-on experience with PAM and other PAM solutions. Candidates
• must have experience with AWS, Ansible, Python scripting, and Automation.

Continuous Process Improvement and Automation:

• Adopt an automation-first mindset.
• Identify and delegate tasks for efficiency gains and automation.
• Track project milestones and communicate with leadership using Jira.

Engineering-Driven Compliance and Best Practices:

• Ensure solutions comply with regulatory requirements like NIST.
• Design scalable solutions for highly regulated environments.
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Develop proactive solutions to mitigate risks and protect against threats.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Embed security into solutions without compromising user experience.
• Evaluate, select, and implement new security technologies with senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• 8 plus years of IT experience, specializing in privileged access and credential management in large enterprises.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 4 plus years of hands-on experience with PAM, credential management, and privileged access.
• Expertise in Just-In-Time entitlements and zero-standing privileges.
• Knowledge of malware protection and endpoint technologies.
• Experience with identity lifecycle management tools.
• Familiarity with SEIM configuration and management.
• Proficient with Windows, Linux, databases, and mainframes.
• Experience with PAM in hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of AWS security and CloudFormation Templates.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with automation platforms like Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for Windows and networking.
• Ability to prioritize work independently and provide clear updates.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience supporting encryption and security appliances.

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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