Job Description

CyberArk Architect (PAM Consultant)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: October 2026
Experience Required: 6–8 Years

We are seeking an experienced CyberArk Architect to design, implement, and support enterprise-wide Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in CyberArk architecture, privileged account governance, identity security, secrets management, and integration with enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop secure, scalable, and highly available CyberArk PAM architectures.
• Define PAM strategy, architecture standards, best practices, and implementation roadmap.
• Lead the deployment, configuration, and upgrade of CyberArk components.
• Configure and manage Safes, Platforms, Account Groups, access controls, and privileged credentials.
• Implement password rotation and privileged credential lifecycle management.
• Integrate CyberArk with enterprise identity, cloud, ITSM, and security platforms.
• Develop automation using REST APIs, PowerShell, Python, and Ansible.
• Implement application credential and secrets management solutions.
• Conduct security assessments and recommend PAM improvements.
• Support governance, compliance, and privileged access audits.
• Provide Level 3 support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for CyberArk environments.
• Create technical documentation, operational procedures, and mentor junior PAM engineers.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–8 years of experience in CyberArk Privileged Access Management.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise CyberArk solutions.
• Expertise with:
  • Digital Vault
  • Privileged Session Manager (PSM)
  • Central Policy Manager (CPM)
  • Password Vault Web Access (PVWA)
  • Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA)
  • CyberArk Identity
  • Conjur Secrets Management
• Experience integrating CyberArk with:
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • LDAP
  • SIEM platforms
  • IT Service Management tools
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, or Ansible.
• Experience implementing secrets management and privileged credential governance.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust and least-privilege security principles.
• Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, or CIS Controls.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CyberArk certifications are an advantage.
• Experience with enterprise identity security and cloud-native PAM environments.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor security engineering teams.