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# Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect/SME - CyberArk

- **Company:** Lucid Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Active Directory, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, High-Level Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Runbook, Session Manager SubSystems, Security Information and Event Management, Cyberark, Togaf, Sentry, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/D97AA5B84932753C62

## About the Role

* Proven experience working as a PAM Architect, CyberArk Architect or Senior PAM SME.
 * Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise CyberArk solutions.
 * Strong technical knowledge of CyberArk components, including:
 * Privileged Access Security (PAS)
 * Central Policy Manager (CPM)
 * Privileged Session Manager (PSM)
 * Password Vault Web Access (PVWA)
 * Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA)
 * Demonstrable experience delivering enterprise-scale PAM architecture and implementations.
 * Strong experience producing HLDs, LLDs, security architecture documents and implementation runbooks.
 * In-depth understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), privileged credential life cycle management and least privilege security principles.
 * Experience implementing privileged session isolation, monitoring, recording and secure credential vaulting.
 * Experience integrating CyberArk with Active Directory, LDAP, SIEM and ITSM platforms.
 * Strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks, standards and compliance requirements.
 * Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and technical leadership skills.
 * Ability to operate independently across both architectural design and hands-on implementation.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

 * Previous experience delivering PAM solutions within UK Defence, Aerospace or other highly regulated environments.
 * Experience with CyberArk Privilege Cloud and cloud-based PAM capabilities.
 * Familiarity with DevSecOps, automation and secrets management.
 * Experience working within complex, high-assurance security environments.
 * Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001 and relevant security architecture frameworks.

Desirable Certifications:

 * CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE)
 * CyberArk Defender/Sentry
 * CISSP or CISM
 * TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect/Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a major programme within a highly secure UK Defence environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation and optimisation of enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management solutions, with a particular focus on CyberArk.

This role requires a combination of strategic architectural expertise, hands-on technical delivery and strong stakeholder engagement, working across complex, high-assurance environments., * Lead the architecture, design and implementation of CyberArk PAM solutions across complex, on-premise enterprise environments.

 * Act as the technical Subject Matter Expert for Privileged Access Management, providing guidance on security best practices, standards and emerging technologies.
 * Design, deploy and optimise CyberArk solutions, including Privileged Access Security (PAS), Privilege Cloud and associated components.
 * Define and implement privileged access policies, credential life cycle management, session monitoring and secure vaulting strategies.
 * Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), security architecture documentation and operational runbooks.
 * Collaborate with security, infrastructure and application teams to integrate PAM controls into existing enterprise environments.
 * Conduct security assessments, gap analyses and remediation activities aligned with recognised standards, including NIST and ISO 27001.
 * Support security audits, regulatory compliance and governance requirements.
 * Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to internal engineering and security teams.
 * Engage directly with stakeholders and attend secure customer sites as required to support successful delivery.
 * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, automation and enhanced security capabilities.