Cybersecurity Engineer – IAM & Endpoint Security

Our client, based in New York, NY, is looking to hire a Cybersecurity Engineer – IAM & Endpoint Security.

I have listed below a detailed job description for your review.

If you have the required experience and interest, please email me a current resume, along with your responses to the following questions:

*** How much experience in years do you have with cybersecurity engineering?

*** How much experience in years do you have with IAM?

*** How much experience in years do you have with Endpoint Security?

*** How much experience in years do you have with Privileged Access Management?

*** How much experience in years do you have with hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)?

*** What IT security certifications do you hold (CISSP, CISP, etc…)?

*** What is your visa status (US Citizen, Greencard Holder, H1-b, etc.)?

*** What is your desired salary?

*** Where do you currently reside (city, state)?

*** Are you able to work in New York, NY?

*** What is your availability to start a new position?

Thank you!

Steven Edelman

Pivotal Solutions, Inc.

516-472-0749

www.pivotal-solutions.net

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer – IAM & Endpoint Security to lead the design and engineering of identity, endpoint, and privileged access security capabilities across a global hybrid environment.

This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with architectural alignment, focusing on scalable, automated, and risk-informed solutions grounded in Zero Trust principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimization of identity, endpoint, and privileged access controls across hybrid environments.
• Own identity lifecycle management, endpoint security, and access governance, ensuring secure configurations and consistent enforcement of standards.
• Drive automation and operational efficiency across provisioning, compliance, and access management processes.
• Apply Zero Trust principles and threat modeling to strengthen identity and endpoint security design.
• Partner with Cyber Operations to enhance detection, response, and control monitoring capabilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and control validation, focusing on identity compromise and endpoint threats.
• Collaborate with global teams and mentor engineers to promote consistent, scalable security practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Strong hands-on expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and privileged access management.
• Experience in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Ability to translate architectural principles into practical engineering solutions.
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Technical Expertise

• Identity and Access Management (authentication, authorization, federation, governance)
• Privileged Access Management and least privilege enforcement
• Endpoint security, hardening, and threat detection/response
• Device management and endpoint compliance
• Zero Trust architecture and identity-centric security models
• Threat modeling and risk-based security practices
• Automation/scripting for security operations
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO, and CIS frameworks

Core Competencies

• Technical leadership and hands-on problem solving
• Risk-based decision making
• Collaboration across global teams
• Clear and effective communication

Values & Culture

• Acts with non-negotiable integrity and maintains the highest professional standards.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, seeking to continually advance the firm’s cybersecurity engineering posture.
• Embodies collaboration, transparency, and accountability in all engagements.
• Dedicated to protecting client trust through security excellence and proactive risk management.

Special Requirements

• Hybrid work model (4 days onsite preferred)
• Occasional after-hours support for global operations