Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst Location: McLean, VA/ Plano, TX Duration: 6 Months with possible contract to hire Description: Must Have Qualifications: 7+ 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. This is a Lead position and lead experience is required. Preferred: CyberArk, security certs, AI, and Machine Learning. Our Impact: We help drive the Information Security departments mission to reduce information risk and strengthen the Confidentiality, Availability, and Integrity of our information systems. Your 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. 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 & 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+ 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+ 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. 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. Call Notes: Looking for at least 7+ years of experience in IT with Security, PAM, AWS, Ansible, Python scripting, and Automation. Need 3+ years of hands-on experience with PAM preferably CyberArk. Very Strong experience in Python is needed. Person who can do Process automation and Operational automation. Knowledge on AI tools is plus. Must be able to lead the team down the line. AWS cloud experience is required. Top Skills: PAM Lead experience Security Engineering AWS