Project Role: Security Architect

Project Role Description: Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.

Must have skills: Cyber Ark Privileged Access Management, Identity Access Management (IAM), Cyber Ark Vault, Password Vault, Central Policy Manager (CPM)

Good to have skills: NA

Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification: A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Technology or similar streams as fulltime education is required

Summary:

As a Security Architect, you will define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Your typical day will involve collaborating with various teams to document the implementation of cloud security controls and transitioning to cloud security-managed operations, while continuously assessing and enhancing security measures to protect organizational assets.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Expected to be an SME.
• Collaborate and manage the team to perform.
• Responsible for team decisions.
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
• Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
• Facilitate training and knowledge sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and recommend improvements.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Cyber Ark Privileged Access Management, Identity Access Management (IAM).

• Design, develop, configure, and implement Cyber Ark PAM solutions, including but not limited to Cyber Ark Vault, Password Vault Web Access (PVWA), Central Policy Manager (CPM), Privileged Session Manager (PSM), and Application Identity Manager (AIM/CP).

• Customize CPM plugins and PSM connectors to onboard diverse applications and systems.

• Develop scripts (PowerShell, Python, REST APIs) for automation, integration, and reporting within the Cyber Ark ecosystem.

• Work on the full lifecycle of Cyber Ark enterprise deployments, from requirements gathering to testing and production rollout.

• Integrate Cyber Ark with various enterprise systems such as Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM solutions, ITSM tools (e.g., Service Now), identity management solutions (e.g., Sail Point), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Develop custom APIs and extensions to facilitate seamless communication between Cyber Ark and other IT systems.

• Must have knowledge on integrating with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Cyber Ark's Privilege Cloud solution

• Knowledge on PSM for SSH support.

• Good To Have Skills: Experience with cloud security frameworks and compliance standards.

• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell and/or Python for automation and integration.

• Familiarity with web technologies like XML, SPML, Web Services (SOAP/REST).

• Experience with databases (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL) and directory services (LDAP, Active Directory).

• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and security best practices.

• Experience in designing and implementing security architectures for cloud environments.

• Familiarity with security tools and technologies related to privileged access management.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Cyber Ark Privileged Access Management, PAM Concepts, SDLC Process, Cyber Ark Vault, Password Vault Web Access (PVWA), Central Policy Manager (CPM), Privileged Session Manager (PSM) and Application Identity Manager (AIM/CP).
• The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Cyber Ark development
• This position is based at our Kolkata office.
• A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Technology or similar streams as fulltime education is required.

A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Technology or similar streams as fulltime education is required

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