Principal Consultant - Identity Security (CyberArk SCA/SIA)

Join a growing Identity & Access Management and Cyber Security practice delivering modern privileged access solutions across enterprise and highly regulated environments and clients throughout the UK
We're seeking a Principal Consultant with deep expertise in CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA), Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA), and Privileged Access Management to lead strategic engagements, shape solution design, and deliver high-impact security outcomes.This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud security, helping enterprises modernise privileged access through zero standing privilege, ephemeral access models, and cloud-native identity controls.

The Role
As a Principal Consultant, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of CyberArk Identity Security solutions. You will provide technical leadership across complex engagements while influencing stakeholders at all levels and mentoring delivery teams.Working across major cloud transformation programmes, you will help organisations strengthen security, improve governance, and modernise how privileged access is managed across cloud and infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design and delivery of CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA) and Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA) solutions.
• Provide strategic advisory services on Privileged Access Management and Identity Security best practices.
• Design and implement privileged access controls across Azure and AWS environments.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native, ephemeral access and zero standing privilege approaches.
• Lead client workshops, technical discovery sessions and security assessments.
• Define governance, approval workflows and access management processes aligned to regulatory requirements.
• Deliver secure web-console access solutions and modern privileged access experiences.
• Oversee credential life cycle management, password rotation and privileged account governance.
• Act as the senior technical authority across Identity Security projects and programmes.
• Mentor consultants and engineers while contributing to practice growth and capability development.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Extensive hands-on experience with CyberArk Secure Cloud Access (SCA).
• Extensive hands-on experience with CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA).
• Strong experience with CyberArk Privilege Cloud.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise Identity Security and PAM solutions.
• Experience securing privileged access across Azure and/or AWS environments.

Strong understanding of:

• Web-based console access (HTTPS)
• Ephemeral access models
• Zero standing privilege concepts
• Credential life cycle management
• Password rotation and secret management
• Governance and approval-based access workflows
• Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills.
• Ability to engage with both technical and executive audiences.

Desirable

• CyberArk certifications.
• Experience within highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of broader Identity & Access Management technologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation programmes.

Why Apply?

• Lead high-profile Identity Security transformation programmes.
• Work with cutting-edge CyberArk cloud security technologies.
• Influence security strategy for major enterprise clients.
• Join a collaborative team of recognised industry specialists.

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