Sr. Security Engineer
- Iflow Inc
15 Hours Ago
55-60 per Hourly
NA
Chicago-IL
10-25 Years
Required Skills: IAM, CyberArk, Zscaler
Job Description
Role: Sr Security Engineer (IAM – CyberArk / Zscaler)
Locations: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky
Locations: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky
Type: Long-Term Contract (Extension likely, not Contract-to-Hire)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with strong experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), particularly in Privileged Access Management (PAM) using CyberArk and Secure Access technologies such as Zscaler. The role will focus on IAM field concepts within the information security domain and will support the platform engineering aspects of security access management.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently as an individual contributor. This is not a people management or team lead role but requires lead-level aptitude and ownership in the IAM space.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain CyberArk PAM and Zscaler ZPA platforms.
- Implement and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions across enterprise systems.
- Manage Active Directory and Group Policy configurations.
- Support and troubleshoot access and authentication issues across Windows, Linux (RHEL), and cloud (Azure, VMware) environments.
- Utilize PowerShell and automation tools to streamline IAM and access provisioning processes.
- Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to enforce secure access practices.
- Participate in project-based initiatives related to IAM, PAM, and secure remote access.
- Maintain availability for escalations during critical incidents (light on-call expectation; no formal rotation).
Must-Have Skills
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) – strong hands-on experience
- CyberArk PAM Administration – fluent to basic proficiency
- Zscaler ZPA Administration – fluent proficiency
- Active Directory and Group Policy Administration – basic to intermediate level
- MS Entra Connect Sync knowledge
- PowerShell scripting and automation skills
- Networking fundamentals – VPN, access control, and secure tunneling
- VMware and Azure VM administration – basic level
- Windows Server (various versions) administration experience
- Linux (RHEL) – basic administration knowledge
Preferred Background
- 8+ years of relevant IT/security experience
- Background in security or platform engineering with a strong IAM/PAM focus
- Prior experience in large enterprise or retail environments
- Development or scripting background is a plus
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project execution skills
- Self-starter who can manage tasks independently with minimal oversight
Interview Process
- Single round with Wesley (Hiring Manager) and one of his Technical Product Owners (TPOs).
Additional Details
- Long-term contract engagement; potential for multi-year extension based on performance.
- No contract-to-hire conversion (client does not have FTE openings currently).
- Light after-hours availability may be required for critical incidents.
- Role emphasizes technical proficiency and product ownership over operational monitoring.
