CyberArk SME

CyberArk SME
Location: Ft. Meade, MD (Hybrid)
Work Type: Full Time
Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a CyberArk SME with an Active Secret Clearance. In this role, a successful candidate will be able to provide security architecture support and interface across the program as needed. This support includes, but is not limited to, cybersecurity solutions, business development support, helping to create and deliver presentations at both internal and client engagement meetings, and providing technical strategy for solutions, guidance, policy, and implementations. The successful candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual, with a strong IT security background who excels integrating, operating, and deploying security technology and solutions and interacts well with both internal teams and clients.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop secure privileged access management solutions and architectures for clients.
• Evaluate designs and infrastructure against information assurance/security standards and procedures.
• Support Authorizing Official (AO) actions by developing and delivering PAM (Privileged Access Management) solutions that include supporting documents and artifacts in accordance with RMF as defined in NIST 800-37 revision 2 and related agency specific RMF requirements
• Provide input into an Audit and Accountability Plan containing methods, procedures, and planned reviews for the continuing accreditation and authorization against AU (Audit and Accountability) family controls per NIST SP 800-53 guidance
• Provide input to and guide implementation and/or verification and validation of an organizational access control policy and plan reflecting PAM and integrated cybersecurity solutions in compliance with risk-levels defined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, rev 4, Access Control family of controls to include auditing annually, at a minimum
• Develop integrated solutions, processes, and procedures for evaluating, monitoring, remediating, and/or documenting information system security vulnerabilities IAW DoD Instruction (DoDI) 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT)
• Support integration and implementation of Asset Management, Identity, Access Control Systems/Solutions, Compliance Monitoring and Remediation, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and/or single sign-on (SSO) solutions in addition to other cybersecurity and/or cyber operations tools and solutions IAW DoDI 8520.02, DoDI 8520.03, and other applicable policies and regulations
• Review and recommend updates to existing PAM architectures, designs, and/or solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree and 12-15 years of related experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• 8 years hands-on experience designing or implementing PAM solutions, including all related documentation and artifacts
• Analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps
• Extensive experience in design and development of enterprise PAM architectures. Experience must include a wide range of work in creating diagrams and documentation with all components that comprise IT systems including network topology.
• Experience selecting effective methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve desired outcomes.
• Understanding of federal cybersecurity guidance such as FISMA NIST SP 800-37 - Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems: a Security Life Cycle Approach and NIST 800-137 - Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations.
• Previous experience developing architectures, strategies, strategic plans, roadmaps, and technical standards for the federal IT enterprise environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CyberArk Sentry certified
• CyberArk Guardian certified
• Other PAM solution certification(s)

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity 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. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.