Senior Varonis Specialist

SPHERE

Senior Varonis Specialist managing Varonis platform, ensuring security and efficient client engagements. Collaborating with client teams to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Varonis for data security and identity monitoring, with a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and client engagement. Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and maintaining IAM environments aligned with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Varonis AdministrationData Analysis and ReportingIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Infrastructure Platforms (Active Directory, Office 365)Client Communication and Relationship Building

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisReportingUser ProvisioningRisk ManagementChange ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisMS ExcelMS SQLJiraConfluence

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsSelf-StarterInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

VaronisService NowSymantecCyberArkDelineaBeyondTrustSailPointSPHEREboard

Industry Keywords

Data SecurityIdentity MonitoringCompliance RequirementsClient EngagementInfrastructure Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Varonis Specialist owns and manages Varonis, a data security and identity monitoring platform, on behalf of SPHERE's client engagement.
This role serves as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders on all matters related to the platform, ensuring the environment is properly monitored, maintained, and reported on in accordance with the client's security and risk management practices.
The position works closely with client security and infrastructure teams to provide ongoing reporting, maintain platform health, support the onboarding of new data sources, and coordinate system updates and improvements.
Install, configure, and maintain Varonis DatAdvantage and DatAlert, and monitor the platform for ongoing health and performance.
Perform user provisioning and deprovisioning, and maintain Varonis policies and procedures.
Conduct in-depth analysis of client environments to identify technical, financial, and reputational risk related to identity and access management.
Develop and implement remediation plans, prioritizing actions that mitigate risk while maintaining a controlled change management process.
Present risk reduction strategies and findings to the client's CSO, IAM leadership, and Infrastructure Team management.
Lead and coordinate remediation initiatives across cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
Provide training and guidance to clients on effectively leveraging the SPHEREboard platform.
Assess client workflows to establish sustainable, controlled IAM environments aligned with industry standards and compliance requirements.
Document and evidence remediations, maintaining client runbooks and audit-ready records.
Track platform changes and enhancements through Jira, and maintain supporting process documentation in Confluence.
Collaborate with SPHERE's internal product team, providing feedback and requirements for SPHEREboard enhancements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Hands-on experience with IAM platforms and familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Varonis, Service Now, Symantec, CyberArk, Delinea, BeyondTrust, SailPoint, and others.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with advanced skills in MS Excel and MS SQL.
Must have Varonis admin experience
In-depth understanding of infrastructure platforms like Active Directory, CIFS File Systems, Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and SQL.
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills, with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple efforts simultaneously.
A strong self-starter and ability to take a problem from start to finish including performing root cause analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, capable of translating technical information into actionable insights for various stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both clients and internal teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Willingness to work outside of standard business hours (evenings/weekends) when client requirements or project deadlines demand it.
Ability to work onsite at client locations in New York City/Northern New Jersey area as needed.