CyberArk Engineer

BLUF : Applicants must have prior experience administering CyberArk components as well as a Secret clearance or higher to be considered.

Leidos is seeking a motivated Cyber Engineer to join our team and contribute to the management and enhancement of CyberArk for Privileged Access Management (PAM) within the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program.

In this role you will play a key part in designing implementing and maintaining secure PAM solutions ensuring adherence to stringent DoD cybersecurity policies and supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) related activities. You will be working within a collaborative team focused on securing critical infrastructure and data. This is a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days / week onsite at Ft Meade.

Key Responsibilities :

CyberArk Implementation and Configuration : Participate in the implementation configuration and integration of CyberArk components including Vault Privileged Session Manager (PSM) and Application Identity Manager (AIM).

PAM Architecture and Security Hardening : Contribute to the development of secure Privileged Access Management architectures procedures and policies ensuring adherence to security best practices.

Compliance and RMF Support : Assist in aligning PAM solutions with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST cybersecurity standards and other relevant compliance requirements.

Audit and Accreditation Support : Provide technical support for internal and external audits accreditation efforts and compliance activities related to privileged access.

Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with other security engineers system administrators and developers to strengthen access control systems and improve the overall security posture.

PAM System Maintenance and Troubleshooting : Perform routine maintenance troubleshooting and performance tuning of CyberArk systems and services.

Scripting and Automation : Develop and maintain scripts to automate PAM tasks and improve efficiency.

Required Qualifications :

DoD Secret clearance or higher

Bachelors degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education relevant work experience and / or military service

Current DoD IAT Level II certification (such as Security etc)

Hands-on experience with CyberArk PAM solutions including installation configuration and administration.

Solid understanding of privileged access management concepts principles and best practices.

Experience with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell Python) for automation tasks.

Knowledge of DoD RMF and NIST cybersecurity standards.

Desired Qualifications :

CyberArk Sentry or Guardian certification

Experience with DISA environments or Fourth Estate Agencies

Background working in technical teams

Advanced degree in cybersecurity or related field

Experience with integrating CyberArk with other security tools (e.g. SIEM ticketing systems)

Experience with implementing least privilege access controls.

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Original Posting : December 5 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $85150.00 - $153925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 85150 - 153925