CyberArk Architect SME

CyberArk Architect SME

Posted 3 days ago by 1764401267

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£800 Per day
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Hybrid
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Summary: The CyberArk Architect SME role requires an experienced professional to lead the design, integration, and optimization of CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) services within a complex enterprise environment. The position emphasizes the importance of current SC clearance and involves collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders to enhance the organization's security posture. The role is hybrid, allowing for a mix of on-site and remote work, and is expected to last for a minimum of six months. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering secure PAM solutions and ensuring compliance with security frameworks and corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define, design, and develop CyberArk service architecture aligned to enterprise security frameworks.
  • Implement integrations between CyberArk PAM solutions and enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and infrastructure services.
  • Lead the optimisation of CyberArk technologies within existing IT landscapes.
  • Establish governance models, operating procedures, and best practices for CyberArk services.
  • Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for CyberArk implementation programmes.
  • Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
  • Develop APIs, scripts, and custom connectors to integrate CyberArk with systems such as LDAP, Active Directory, SIEM, ITSM, and IAM platforms.
  • Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver integration strategies, and drive continuous service enhancements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges in collaboration with internal teams and CyberArk support.
  • Produce documentation, technical designs, and integration guidelines for internal and client use.
  • Deliver training and guidance to client teams and junior engineers.
  • Stay abreast of emerging PAM technologies, standards, and trends.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and external audit requirements.
  • Maintain valid SC Clearance and adhere to all relevant security protocols.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience architecting and delivering CyberArk PAM integrations in large, complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of authentication protocols, APIs, and integration patterns (REST, SOAP, etc.).
  • Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, and automation/scripting for integration tasks.
  • Experience integrating with enterprise IAM solutions, directory services (LDAP/Active Directory), and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure).
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in relation to PAM integration issues.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Experience with other PAM solutions such as Delinea (Centrify) or BeyondTrust.
  • Proven background in client-facing consulting roles, collaboration, and technical presentations.

Salary (Rate): £800 per day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

CyberArk Architect SME

+SC cleared role - current active clearance is essential

+Hybrid working

+6 months +

We are seeking an experienced Senior CyberArk Architect / SME to lead the design, integration, and optimisation of CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) services across a complex enterprise environment. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the security posture of the organisation by delivering robust, scalable, and secure PAM solutions and ensuring seamless integration with core business systems.

Role Overview

As the CyberArk Architect SME, you will drive the end-to-end architecture and implementation of CyberArk components-including Vault, CPM, PVWA, and PSM-while ensuring alignment with security frameworks, corporate standards, and operational requirements. You will collaborate closely with technical teams, stakeholders, and CyberArk vendors to deliver a highly secure and efficient privileged access ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

* Define, design, and develop CyberArk service architecture aligned to enterprise security frameworks.
* Implement integrations between CyberArk PAM solutions and enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and infrastructure services.
* Lead the optimisation of CyberArk technologies within existing IT landscapes.
* Establish governance models, operating procedures, and best practices for CyberArk services.
* Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for CyberArk implementation programmes.
* Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
* Develop APIs, scripts, and custom connectors to integrate CyberArk with systems such as LDAP, Active Directory, SIEM, ITSM, and IAM platforms.
* Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver integration strategies, and drive continuous service enhancements.
* Troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges in collaboration with internal teams and CyberArk support.
* Produce documentation, technical designs, and integration guidelines for internal and client use.
* Deliver training and guidance to client teams and junior engineers.
* Stay abreast of emerging PAM technologies, standards, and trends.
* Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and external audit requirements.
* Maintain valid SC Clearance and adhere to all relevant security protocols.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Proven experience architecting and delivering CyberArk PAM integrations in large, complex enterprise environments.
* Strong understanding of authentication protocols, APIs, and integration patterns (REST, SOAP, etc.).
* Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, and automation/scripting for integration tasks.
* Experience integrating with enterprise IAM solutions, directory services (LDAP/Active Directory), and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure).
* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in relation to PAM integration issues.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.
* Experience with other PAM solutions such as Delinea (Centrify) or BeyondTrust.
* Proven background in client-facing consulting roles, collaboration, and technical presentations.

Desirable Skills

* CyberArk certifications (Defender, Sentry, Guardian).
* Experience delivering CyberArk integrations in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
* Additional scripting/automation expertise (PowerShell, Python).
* Pre-sales experience (RFP responses, proposal support).

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