Solutions Architect (Privileged Access Management)

• Design and architect enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions with a focus on CyberArk to secure privileged accounts, service accounts, and administrative access across the enterprise.
• Architect CyberArk Vault, Central Policy Manager (CPM), Privileged Session Manager (PSM), and credential rotation engines to support secure vaulting, session monitoring, and automated password management.
• Define privileged access policies, isolation strategies, session control requirements, and technical standards aligned to enterprise security objectives and compliance requirements.
• Develop onboarding and migration models for privileged accounts and service accounts, including discovery, assessment, remediation, and implementation planning.
• Integrate PAM workflows with identity lifecycle processes, authentication systems, and enterprise security tooling to enable automated and secure access management.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity, and application teams to translate business and security requirements into scalable PAM architecture and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership, solution design documentation, and advisory support throughout the project lifecycle, from strategy and architecture through deployment and optimization.
• Support operational readiness, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of PAM controls, workflows, and platform performance.

• Minimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of overall work experience.
• Experience in Privileged Access Management architecture, solution design, or related cybersecurity roles.
• Hands-on CyberArk experience preferred.
• Experience designing enterprise privileged access security architecture, vaulting logic, session monitoring, and credential lifecycle workflows.
• Strong knowledge of CyberArk components, including Vault, CPM, PSM, and credential rotation processes.
• Experience with privileged account onboarding, migration planning, and service account management.
• Ability to define and implement privileged access policies, session controls, and isolation strategies.
• Experience integrating PAM solutions with identity lifecycle automation, authentication, and enterprise security platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in a consulting or client-facing environment and provide clear technical guidance and documentation.
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED “TOP SECRET” Federal or DoD security clearance.
• US Citizenship is contractually required.
• Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC, 5 days/week.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• CyberArk certification or other PAM/security platform certifications.
• Experience in large enterprise or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of identity governance, access management, and zero trust security concepts.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and operational maturity efforts.
• Background in security architecture, infrastructure engineering, or cloud/security integration.
• Experience working in a professional services or advisory environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.