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Staff​/Lead Security Engineer - PAM

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: CME Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-19
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 132100 - 220100 USD Yearly USD 132100.00 220100.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The primary responsibility of the Staff/Lead Security Engineer position will be the continued evolution and advancement of our Privileged Account Management (PAM) program. This includes improvements in both infrastructure, such as driving the adoption of Cyber Ark/Idira ISPSS and Privileged Cloud, and working to identify opportunities to increase compliance with our standards through better management and usage of our account inventory.

This is a multifaceted position that requires engineering, support and project leadership abilities.

Additionally, the position will be involved in the support of other IAM-related technologies such as directory services, federation, multifactor authentication (MFA), identity lifecycle management, and identity visibility and intelligence. As this space is constantly evolving, a passion for technology and a strong focus on continued learning will be key to success.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and support of highly automated and reliable PAM solutions
  • Identify gaps in existing PAM coverage, design solutions and lead remediation efforts
  • Research emerging trends and tools and perform product evaluations
  • Produce and contribute to roadmaps and project plans for PAM or larger IAM efforts
  • Provide advanced incident troubleshooting and participate in on-call rotation and disaster recovery tests
  • Proactively identify and automate existing manual tasks
  • Develop processes, guidelines and documentation for consumption by internal teams
  • Assist teams in identifying, properly storing and using their credentials
  • Provide guidance and mentorship for junior staff
Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • 7+ years of proven experience with Cyber Ark/Idira
  • Hands-on experience designing, deploying and supporting large-scale Cyber Ark/Idira implementations
  • Strong familiarity with one or more of the following IAM areas:
    • Directory services
    • Identity lifecycle management
    • Federation / MFA
    • Identity Visibility and Intelligence
  • Expertise in both Windows and Linux environments
  • Familiarity or expertise in cloud technologies and platforms a plus
  • Ability to create scripts in either Power Shell or Python
  • Familiarity with devops, containerized workloads and associated tooling and technologies a plus
  • Strong familiarity with security issues surrounding Identity and Access Management and experience in implementation of security systems and controls
  • Thorough knowledge of information security components, principles, practices, and procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to work across a broad range of technologies
  • Ability to succinctly articulate complex technical issues to both technicians and business sponsors
  • Knowledge of audit controls and applicability to IAM services architecture, design, and processes
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum and the Product Operating Model
Personal Attributes:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • High level critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to compose and present material that communicates difficult concepts
  • Positive attitude, self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple goals
  • Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
  • Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the organization including both technical and non-technical, management and senior leadership
Education & Certification
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent combination of education and related work experience
  • Cyber Ark/Idira certifications or equivalent experience
  • Google Cloud Platform or similar cloud certifications a plus
  • Security certifications: CISSP or equivalent a plus
CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $132,100-$220,100. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant).

Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.

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