The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a IAM Systems Administrator in for a remote opportunity.

Role Description

• The IAM Systems Administrator – CyberArk Privilege Cloud will be responsible for the administration, operational support, and continuous optimization of the organization’s CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform.
This role ensures the secure management of privileged credentials, secrets, and session activity across hybrid infrastructure (cloud and on-prem), enabling the enforcement of least-privilege access, Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP), and Just-in-Time (JIT) access models.
As part of the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team, this position will work closely with security, cloud, infrastructure, and compliance teams to support key security initiatives, maintain policy enforcement, and ensure operational resilience of PAM services in alignment with Zero Trust Architecture principles.

• Operate and maintain CyberArk Privileged Cloud environments.
• Onboard and manage privileged accounts, secrets, safes, and credentials using:
• PVWA (Password Vault Web Access)
• PSM (Privileged Session Manager)
• CPM (Central Policy Manager)
• Basic troubleshooting as it relates to safes, privileged accounts, password rotation and policy issues.
• Ensure healthy state of integrations of CyberArk with various platforms, including Windows, Linux, databases, applications, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Monitor the health and performance of CyberArk components.
• Configure and enforce security policies for privileged access at safe and platform levels.
• Manage CyberArk integrations with SIEM, ITSM, and other enterprise tools.
• Work with internal teams (security, audit, compliance) to meet regulatory and governance requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation related to PAM operations, procedures, and configurations.
• Support audits by providing logs, access reports, and evidence of controls.

Skills & Requirements

• Must have 2+ years of hands-on operational experience with CyberArk PAM.
• Minimum 2 year college degree required.
• CyberArk certification.
• Must have experience onboarding and configuring accounts, safes, & policies.
• Strong understanding of IAM, PAM, and Zero Trust principles.
• Familiarity with Vault, PVWA, PSM, CPM, and Conjur (optional).
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, and RBAC models.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or related field.
• Experience with CyberArk Endpoint Privileged Management (EPM).
• Experience with CyberArk Workforce Password Manager (WPM).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS IAM, Azure AD, etc.).
• SailPoint IIQ or ISC experience
• Any additional industry PAM level certifications
• Experience responding to security incidents and provide root cause analysis for PAM-related events.
• CyberArk workflows for automation and integration tasks.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Professional security management certification such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor • (CISA) or other similar credentials preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX).
• CyberArk, PVWA, CPM, PSM, PTA
• Windows/Linux OS
• SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Scripting: PowerShell, Python, REST APIs
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to write technical documentation to clearly document technical processes and procedures with strong attention to detail
• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with limited supervision
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and procedures
Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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