CyberArk Architect (Contract)
As a CyberArk Architect, you will be a key member of our Delivery Services Team, responsible for designing, implementing, and advising on enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. Working closely with clients, you will lead architecture discussions, define PAM strategies and governance frameworks, and guide the successful deployment of CyberArk solutions. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, consulting experience, and leadership skills to help organizations strengthen their privileged access security posture while mentoring and supporting delivery team members.
Location: Downtown Dallas, Texas, USA (Hybrid- 3 to 4 days onsite per week)
Employment Type: Contract, Immediate Start through March 2027
What You’ll Do:
Define PAM architecture, standards, strategy, and roadmap aligned with enterprise security and Zero Trust objectives
Assess PAM environments and define target architectures, modernization priorities, and implementation roadmaps
Design scalable PAM solutions, including architecture, integrations, security controls, and resiliency
Define PAM governance, access models, privileged-account lifecycle, and least-privilege controls
Lead architecture reviews, workshops, solution assurance, and technical design decisions
Define integration and automation strategies across IAM, MFA, SIEM, ITSM, cloud, and DevOps platforms
Identify and manage architecture risks, dependencies, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Ensure solutions align with CyberArk standards, security baselines, and operational requirements
Partner with technical and business stakeholders to drive architecture decisions and resolve complex issues
Mentor engineers and architects and provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer
Who We’re Looking For:
8+ years of progressive experience in PAM, cybersecurity, identity, or related security architecture roles, with strong experience designing and implementing enterprise PAM solutions
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with CyberArk or other PAM solutions
5+ years of experience designing PAM architectures and defining PAM strategy, governance frameworks, standards, and roadmaps
5+ years of experience in gathering PAM business requirements and developing technical design documents
5+ years of experience with defining PAM strategy and roadmaps for clients
Experience with enterprise architecture, integrations, high availability, disaster recovery, and hybrid environments
Strong understanding of least privilege, segregation of duties, privileged account lifecycle management, credential management, session monitoring, auditability, and security controls
Experience with databases, LDAP and directory services, application servers, operating systems, and network infrastructure is a plus
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to solve complex problems while effectively communicating technical concepts
Ability to translate complex technical and security architecture decisions into business impact, risk, cost, and delivery considerations
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Previous consulting or enterprise architecture experience
CyberArk certifications, including Certified CyberArk Delivery Engineer (CDE)
Experience with APIs, automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
Knowledge of threat modeling, security assessments, vulnerability management, and security/compliance frameworks
Java or other programming language
Industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CIA, etc.