CyberArk Architect

CyberArk Architect
6 Month contract initially + Extensions
Based: Max 3 days p/w Onsite in Reading
Rate - £450 - £560 (Flexible) p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a CyberArk Architect on a long term program of work.

We're looking for a CyberArk Architect who will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and evolving enterprise-wide Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Security solutions. This role provides technical leadership for CyberArk architecture, ensuring secure management of privileged identities, credentials, secrets, and access across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The CyberArk Architect partners with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and compliant identity security capabilities that mitigate cyber risk and support business objectives

Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and maintain CyberArk PAM solutions, including Privileged Access Manager, Privilege Cloud, Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM), and Secrets Management capabilities.
* Define and govern privileged access architecture standards, ensuring alignment with security policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
* Lead CyberArk onboarding activities for Servers, databases, applications, cloud platforms, and privileged accounts across enterprise environments.
* Develop and maintain CyberArk integrations with identity providers, SIEM platforms, ITSM tools, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
* Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for PAM projects, upgrades, migrations, and transformation initiatives.
* Collaborate with security, infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to implement least-privilege access controls and secure credential management practices.
* Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and security design evaluations to identify and mitigate privileged access risks.
* Drive automation of privileged access workflows, account onboarding, credential rotation, and compliance reporting.
* Monitor CyberArk platform health, performance, and service availability, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and scalability.
* Produce architecture documentation, technical standards, solution designs, and executive-level reports for stakeholders and leadership teams.

Key Skills & Experience:
* Ideally 8-10 years of experience in Cyber Security, with ideally 4 years focused on Privileged Access Management and CyberArk technologies.
* Proven experience designing and implementing CyberArk PAM solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
* Strong expertise in CyberArk components, including Digital Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, PTA, EPM, Conjur, and Secrets Management solutions.
* Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform, including privileged access security controls.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.