EC-Council is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. We operate in 145 countries globally and we are the owner and developer of various world-famous cyber security programs. We are proud to have trained and certified over 400,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide.
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Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Delinea Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 10+ years of experience in Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead the design, implementation, and operations of Delinea (formerly Thycotic/Centrify) solutions. The role will partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen privileged identity controls, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
This role may involve access to sensitive systems and data; successful candidates may be required to undergo background verification and adhere to information security policies.
About Our Culture
EC-Council is driven by a mission to strengthen global cybersecurity capability and advance the profession of ethical hacking and information security. Our teams operate across regions and cultures, united by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Continuous learning and accountability are encouraged, empowering individuals to take ownership of their contributions. Respect, trust, and ethical conduct guide how we work with colleagues, partners, and the global cybersecurity community.
Additional Information
EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
EC-Council is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a medical condition or disability that limits your ability to complete any part of the application process and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know how we can assist.
To be eligible for this position, candidates must be able to provide proof that they are either a citizen of the country or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is posted and are currently residing there. EC-Council does not offer employment to ineligible candidates and reserves the right to revoke employment in case the candidate loses the authorization to work.
If, as part of the recruitment process, you are required to complete or submit any form of work, project, case study, or assignment, please note that such material will be considered the exclusive property of EC-Council. By submitting such work, you acknowledge that EC-Council retains all rights, title, and interest in the submitted content, including any intellectual property contained therein.
Candidates further waive any intellectual property or moral rights in such submissions, confirm that the work is original and free of third-party infringement, and acknowledge that it is provided solely for evaluation purposes, with no ownership or other rights retained.
Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. This may include information such as your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, and any other details you provide as part of your application. All data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
Please review our policy here: EC-Council Privacy Policy – User and Company | EC-Council . Submission of your application will be considered as your acceptance of the terms stated above.
www.eccouncil.org
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Delinea Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 10+ years of experience in Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to lead the design, implementation, and operations of Delinea (formerly Thycotic/Centrify) solutions. The role will partner with security, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen privileged identity controls, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Delinea PAM capabilities (requirements, design, build, test, rollout, and steady-state operations).
- Architect and implement Delinea Secret Server, Privilege Manager/Server Suite, and related components (as applicable to the organization’s stack).
- Design privileged account onboarding patterns for servers, databases, network devices, cloud platforms, and applications; ensure least-privilege and just-in-time access where feasible.
- Configure and tune password rotation, discovery, session recording/monitoring, approval workflows, and break-glass processes.
- Integrate Delinea with enterprise identity services (e.g., Active Directory/LDAP, SSO, MFA) and ITSM tools for request/incident/change workflows.
- Develop and maintain standards, runbooks, onboarding documentation, and operational procedures.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting across authentication, connectivity, agents, vaulting, and platform performance; drive root-cause analysis and problem management.
- Plan upgrades, patching, and capacity management; ensure high availability, backup/restore, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Implement security controls aligned to audit and compliance needs; produce evidence and reports for internal/external audits.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in design reviews and operational governance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define KPIs/SLAs and continuously improve PAM service maturity.
- 10+ years of experience in IAM/PAM, with deep hands-on expertise implementing and supporting Delinea platforms.
- Strong understanding of privileged access concepts: vaulting, password rotation, session management, privilege elevation, least privilege, JIT/JEA, and PAM governance.
- Experience integrating PAM with Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, and enterprise authentication (SSO/MFA).
- Strong administration and troubleshooting skills across Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
- Experience with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to streamline onboarding and operations.
- Working knowledge of security frameworks and controls (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) and audit requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to translate business risk into technical controls.
- Delinea product certification(s) (e.g., Secret Server/Platform certification) – preferred.
- Industry security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+ – preferred.
- Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS/GCP security or architecture) – a plus.
- Hands on Experience in Delinea for more than 3 years.
- Delinea: Secret Server administration (discovery, onboarding, rotation policies, RBAC, workflows, reporting), connectors, and integrations; privileged session management/monitoring (where applicable).
- Directories & Auth: Active Directory/LDAP, group policy concepts, Kerberos, certificates/PKI basics, SSO/MFA integration patterns.
- Platforms: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu), virtualization, and common enterprise middleware.
- Networking: TCP/IP fundamentals, firewall/proxy concepts, TLS, troubleshooting using logs and packet-level analysis as needed.
- Automation: PowerShell/Bash/Python; REST API usage for onboarding and reporting automation.
- ITSM/DevOps: ServiceNow/Jira integration patterns; CI/CD awareness for infrastructure/security automation (nice to have).
- Ability to lead technical discussions, workshops, and design reviews with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias for root-cause resolution.
- Clear documentation habits and operational discipline.
- Comfortable working in regulated environments and handling sensitive access processes.
- Mentoring mindset and ability to guide junior engineers.
- Role based in India; work arrangement (on-site/hybrid/remote) as per business need.
- May require participation in after-hours/on-call support windows for critical incidents, maintenance, and upgrades.
This role may involve access to sensitive systems and data; successful candidates may be required to undergo background verification and adhere to information security policies.
About Our Culture
EC-Council is driven by a mission to strengthen global cybersecurity capability and advance the profession of ethical hacking and information security. Our teams operate across regions and cultures, united by integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to meaningful impact. Continuous learning and accountability are encouraged, empowering individuals to take ownership of their contributions. Respect, trust, and ethical conduct guide how we work with colleagues, partners, and the global cybersecurity community.
Additional Information
EC-Council is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We do not discriminate based on these or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
EC-Council is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a medical condition or disability that limits your ability to complete any part of the application process and require reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know how we can assist.
To be eligible for this position, candidates must be able to provide proof that they are either a citizen of the country or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is posted and are currently residing there. EC-Council does not offer employment to ineligible candidates and reserves the right to revoke employment in case the candidate loses the authorization to work.
If, as part of the recruitment process, you are required to complete or submit any form of work, project, case study, or assignment, please note that such material will be considered the exclusive property of EC-Council. By submitting such work, you acknowledge that EC-Council retains all rights, title, and interest in the submitted content, including any intellectual property contained therein.
Candidates further waive any intellectual property or moral rights in such submissions, confirm that the work is original and free of third-party infringement, and acknowledge that it is provided solely for evaluation purposes, with no ownership or other rights retained.
Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. This may include information such as your name, contact details, employment history, qualifications, and any other details you provide as part of your application. All data is handled in compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
Please review our policy here: EC-Council Privacy Policy – User and Company | EC-Council . Submission of your application will be considered as your acceptance of the terms stated above.
About the company
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EC-Council is the creator of the globally renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program. Founded in 2001 in response to the cybersecurity challenges highlighted by 9/11, EC-Council is dedicated to equipping professionals with the training and certifications needed to safeguard corporations, governments, and organizations worldwide.
EC-Council today offers over 600 training programs, certifications, and degrees covering a wide spectrum of cybersecurity topics, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT), Security Analysis, Threat Intelligence, and Information Security.
EC-Council's certifications are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from various government agencies including:
- The US Federal Government via the GI Bill
- National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS)
- ISO/IEC 17024
- Defense Department Directive 8140
With over 350,000 professionals certified globally, EC-Council is relied upon by seven of the Fortune 10, half of the Fortune 100, and intelligence communities across 150 nations.
A truly global organization, EC-Council champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in the cybersecurity workforce, with offices in the U.S., U.K., India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.