Security Operations Specialist H/F Ekkiden

International consulting group founded in 2019, Ekkiden fosters an ecosystem of passionate and committed consultants who lead organizational, operational, and technological transformation projects in IT/Digital, Industry/R&D, and Sustainability, for large enterprises and SMEs in France, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany.

About the job :

We are looking for a Security Operations Specialist (PAM) to support and continuously improve enterprise Privileged Access Management services within a complex, international environment. This role is critical to protecting highly sensitive systems and data by ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient privileged access across the organization.

You will work in a global, mission-driven context , contributing to the cybersecurity posture of large-scale infrastructures, while collaborating with diverse technical teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
- Review and optimize existing CyberArk implementations in line with industry best practices

- Perform day-to-day CyberArk administration at Tier 3-4 level, including incident resolution and operational support

- Handle Tier 2/3 tickets related to password rotations, account creation, changes, scheduling, and malfunctions

- Deploy, configure, and upgrade CyberArk components

- Define and manage access control models, user entitlements, and access policies

- Automate PAM processes such as onboarding, password rotation, and compliance checks using REST APIs, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible

- Develop custom plugins, PSM connectors , and CPM plugins to integrate unsupported platforms

- Collaborate with peers and provide cross-training on the CyberArk suite of products

- Contribute to continuous service improvement and operational resilience
What we are looking for:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in information security

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Privileged Access Management consulting or operations

- Hands-on experience administering PAM platforms such as CyberArk , Delinea, Arcon, or equivalent

- Proven experience delivering PAM projects in medium to complex environments

- Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, PACLI, etc.)

- Experience integrating CyberArk with cloud platforms and enterprise systems

- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Nice to have

- Experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes , or cloud-native secrets management

- Knowledge of security and IT governance frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT)

- Experience with PKI and certificate lifecycle management

- Project coordination skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel

- CyberArk certifications (Defender, Sentry, Guardian)

We offer:
Join us at the right time to make your mark in a fast-growing organization Various missions and projects that will allow you to have a real impact on the company The ability to work autonomously and to drive new initiatives A career path adapted to your personality, both in terms of role and location A strong culture, based on sharing, respect, ambition, and team spirit The opportunity to manage teams and develop your area of expertise by leading one of our squads Develop your management and leadership skills, because, at Ekkiden, consultants look after the careers of other consultants. Gone are the days when your career was driven by a salesman! Health insurance
What's the Recruitment Process Like at Ekkiden?

At Ekkiden, we're committed to providing a positive experience for every candidate.
Initial Call: Our recruitment team will reach out to discuss your motivations and expectations. Interviews: You'll have one or two interviews with our business managers, depending on the role you're applying for. Client Meeting: Finally, you'll have the opportunity to meet with the client.
While this is our standard process, we may make adjustments based on specific circumstances.

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