Lead PAM Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Lead PAM Engineer (Cybersecurity): Leading the design and implementation of Privileged Access Management solutions for the FCC with an accent on zero trust architecture and identity security. Focus on managing privileged account lifecycles, integrating PAM tools with cloud environments, and ensuring compliance with NIST and FISMA frameworks.

Location: Remote (Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance, requiring US citizenship or permanent residency)

Company

hirify.global provides specialized technical support and engineering services to government agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission.

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of PAM solutions such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Delinea.
• Develop and enforce privileged access policies, controls, and governance processes.
• Manage the privileged account lifecycle, including provisioning, rotation, monitoring, and decommissioning.
• Integrate PAM solutions with enterprise systems, including Active Directory, Azure AD, and cloud platforms.
• Implement least privilege and Zero Trust access models across enterprise systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, identity security, or PAM engineering.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Deep understanding of IAM, authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, and federation technologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST, RMF, and FISMA.
• Strong scripting skills using PowerShell and Python.

Nice to have

• CISSP certification (preferred).
• CompTIA Security+, CIAM, or GIAC certifications.
• Experience with SIEM, SOAR, and monitoring tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact security initiatives for a federal agency.