Security Engineer at Cisco in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Security Engineer
Location: Chennai, India
Meet the Team
The CyberArk CorePAS (Core Privileged Access Security) team is a full life-cycle solution for managing privileged accounts, SSH keys and Shared Safes in a secure repository for the Cisco enterprise. It enables organizations to secure, provision, manage, control, and monitor all activities associated with all types of privileged identities while maintaining and providing tamper-proof audit records. CorePAS also provides secure isolation and jumping capabilities to downstream targets such as Windows and Linux Servers, Network IOS devices, and Cloud SaaS Applications while protecting privileged accounts, secures individual identities, infrastructure, asset management, intellectual property, and "Branding".
Your Impact
The role for this Security Engineer for CorePAS is:
Infrastructure Management: Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the CyberArk PAS suite (Vault, PVWA, CPM, PSM, PSMP, and CCP) across multiple versions.
Automation & Integration: Develop custom plugins and automation scripts to enhance PAM capabilities. Integrate CyberArk with diverse platforms, including AD, databases, and third-party applications.
Operational Excellence: Lead regular operational activities, including Disaster Recovery (DR) drills, health checks, and security audits. Perform DNA scans to discover and onboard privileged accounts.
Process & Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation. Ensure all processes meet strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and training to team members. Act as a primary point of contact for client communication regarding security requirements and project proposals.
Security Compliance: Apply deep knowledge of PKI tools, authentication protocols, and data privacy concepts to maintain a secure environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in CyberArk administration and Privileged Account Management.
Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of CyberArk PAS (up to version 14.6). Strong background in scripting (Java, SQL, Shell) to support custom plugin development.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Certifications: Professional certification in CyberArk PAS.
Soft Skills: Proven ability to lead small teams, manage client expectations, and present complex technical proposals effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with MS PKI tools and certificate lifecycle management.
Strong background in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and endpoint security solutions.
Demonstrated history of successful large-scale migrations and system upgrades.
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