DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect & SME - CyberArk

Project overview

PAM Architect & SME - CyberArk | Defence/Cyber Security

We are supporting a global IT client and looking for an experienced DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect and SME with strong hands-on CyberArk expertise to support a secure enterprise programme.

The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of enterprise PAM solutions, providing technical expertise across privileged access security, credential management and secure system integration.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Skills

Defence or aerospace experience and familiarity with DevSecOps and secrets management would be advantageous.

• Lead the architecture, design and implementation of CyberArk PAM solutions.
• Deliver end-to-end CyberArk deployments across enterprise environments.
• Configure and optimise privileged access policies, credential management, vaulting and session monitoring.
• Integrate PAM solutions with Active Directory, SIEM and ITSM platforms.
• Produce High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and technical documentation.
• Conduct security assessments and gap analyses, recommending remediation.
• Support security audits, compliance and best-practice implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal teams.
• Engage with customer stakeholders and support delivery at secure sites.
• CyberArk qualification
• essential.
• Strong hands-on experience as a PAM Architect or Senior PAM SME.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale CyberArk solutions.
• Knowledge of CyberArk PAS, CPM, PSM and PVWA.
• Strong understanding of privileged access management, credential lifecycle, session recording and least-privilege principles.
• Experience integrating CyberArk with Active Directory/LDAP, SIEM and ITSM tools.
• Experience producing security architecture and implementation documentation.
• Fully transferable DV clearance
• Sole UK nationality

Project details

• Start: ASAP/TBC
• Duration: March 2027 initially
• Location: Newcastle Or London or Glasgow (Other UK sites), with occasional travel to Corsham, as required, GB
• Rate: 92-92 EUR/h