Company Description
Senior Engineer , Privilege Access management - CyberArk , DevOps
NielsenIQ is looking to mature our Identity and Access Management (IAM) Program. To support that effort, we are seeking a skilled and driven Senior level Cybersecurity Engineer with a solid understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privilege Access Management (PAM) concepts and solutions, a strong background in cross-platform integration. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive Identity and Access Management solutions. This role will have hands-on IAM-PAM architectural, engineering, and operational responsibilities as well as technical leadership and expert level implementation skills. The candidate will be self-motivated, detailed orientated performer who wants to be part of growing NIQ global IAM program.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and evolution of the IAM technology stack, ensuring adherence to top-tier security practices across architecture, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and enhancements.
- Apply advanced engineering principles to analyze, design, develop, deploy, and support complex software solutions and infrastructure upgrades, setting standards for best practices.
- Work alongside product owner for CyberArk or equivalent PAM technologies, driving roadmap decisions and enterprise-scale adoption and enforcement.
- Define and articulate design concepts for CyberArk components, vaults, safes, session managers, key managers, credential providers, external integrations, auditing/reporting, and access control mechanisms.
- Develop robust automated solutions leveraging REST APIs, scripting (PowerShell/Python), GitHub, and infrastructure-as-code to streamline privileged onboarding, credential rotation, and secrets management workflows.
- Enforce IAM and PAM controls across Azure, AWS, and GCP, integrating with native PIM capabilities and extending coverage to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Design and implement enterprise secrets management solutions like HashiCorp Vault or CyberArk Conjur for non-human identities with understanding of CI/CD pipelines, GitHub and cloud-native workloads.
- Drive AI-driven integrations with PAM and have knowledge in leveraging ML models and AI agents for identity and access pattern recognition.
- Identify security gaps in privileged access and secrets management processes, design scalable, automated solutions.
- Develop and support KPIs and KRIs for IAM, PAM and Secrets Management initiatives
- Communicate effectively with internal customers and cross-functional teams to clarify objectives, provide status updates, and influence adoption of PAM and Secrets Management best practices.
- Drive initiatives that enhance end-user experience, maximize technology value, and strengthen the organization’s security posture through measurable improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred) with 5-10 years of progressive technology experience, including 4+ years in designing and implementing Cybersecurity solutions at global scale.
- Deep understanding of Identity & Access Governance with a strong focus on Privileged Access Management across on-prem, cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP), and IaaS/PaaS platforms.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex IAM/PAM architectures, including integrations with SIEM/SOAR, ITSM, DevOps pipelines, and secrets management solutions.
- Broad knowledge of IAM capabilities, identity stores, authentication/authorization, strong authentication, privileged access methodologies, and Zero Trust principles.
- Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Python, and REST APIs for automation, understanding of versioning tools like GitHub and orchestration of PAM workflows and secrets management.
- Experience implementing enterprise-grade secrets management solutions for managing non-human identities
- Solid experience with Active Directory, Azure EntraID, AWS IAM, databases, operating systems (Windows/Linux), application systems, and network infrastructure.
- Familiarity with AI-driven security approaches for human and non-human identities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment, balancing risk reduction with business objectives.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
- Strong ability to work autonomously while influencing cross-functional teams and have proven track record of driving adoption of security best practices across large organizations.
Additional Information
- Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
- Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
- Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
- Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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