Senior CyberArk Engineer

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The Difference You Make:
The Senior CyberArk Engineer is responsible for architecting deploying and maintaining privileged access security solutions using the CyberArk suite. This role ensures the protection of critical systems credentials and privileged accounts while aligning with security best practices and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate possesses deep hands-on expertise with CyberArk Privileged Access Security (PAS) strong security engineering skills and experience operating in large complex environments.

CyberArk Engineering & Administration:

Design deploy configure and maintain the full on-premises CyberArk Privileged Access Security (PAS) suite including:

• Enterprise Password Vault (EPV)

• Privileged Session Manager (PSM)

• Privileged Session Manager for SSH (PSM-SSH)

• Central Policy Manager (CPM)

• Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA)

• Implement and maintain CyberArk safes platforms policies and connectors.

• Integrate CyberArk with enterprise systems including LDAP/AD and SIEM ticketing systems and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).

• Build and maintain custom connectors and plugins for applications and infrastructure.

Security Architecture & Governance:

• Develop and enforce privileged access policies and best practices.

• Conduct threat modeling and ensure PAM alignment with regulatory frameworks (SOX GLBA NYDFS etc.).

• Review privileged access workflows and recommend improvements to strengthen security posture.

Automation & Continuous Improvement:

• Automate onboarding of privileged accounts systems and applications using REST APIs PowerShell Python or similar tools.

• Tune CPM/PSM performance optimize vault operations and improve automated credential rotation processes.

• Implement continuous monitoring alerting and reporting mechanisms.

Operations & Support:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for CyberArk-related issues across infrastructure development and security teams.

• Troubleshoot complex vaulting credential and session management issues.

• Perform CyberArk upgrades patching health checks and system hardening.

• Participate in on-call rotations and provide escalation-level support.

Collaboration & Training:

• Work closely with IAM security operations risk and compliance stakeholders.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

• Develop documentation runbooks and best practice guides.

What You Bring:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience: Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent field. - Required.

• 5 years of experience in Information Security or Identity and Access Management.- Required

• 5 years of hands-on on-premises CyberArk engineering experience.-Required

• Strong understanding of privileged access management principles.-Required

• Proficiency with:

• PowerShell Python or equivalent scripting languages.

• Windows and Linux administration.

• Active Directory LDAP MFA integrations.

• Networking basics (firewalls proxies DNS).

• Experience supporting large-scale high-availability PAM environments.

• Threat and vulnerability management related to privileged access

• Background in regulated industries (finance healthcare government).

• Strong analytical problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to lead complex projects with minimal supervision.

• High attention to detail and commitment to security best practices.

Certifications:

• CyberArk Defender Sentry or Guardian certifications.-Preferred

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience training military service or education.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt) the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills experience training licensure and certifications and location.

Link to Santander Benefits:

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Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting standingand walking is required for this role. Depending on location occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

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