CyberArk Architect

Job-ID33127510Reference26-15660Remote100% RemoteAmpcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.Job Title: CyberArk ArchitectLocation(s): Chicago, IL (Remote) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior CyberArk PAM Implementation Engineer to assess, optimize, and enhance our existing CyberArk Privileged Access Management environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with CyberArk Cloud/SaaS and the ability to perform a comprehensive assessment of the existing PAM implementation, identify security and operational gaps, and develop a strategic roadmap for utilizing CyberArk capabilities to their fullest extent.This role requires deep expertise in CyberArk PAM and Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM), Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA), Just-in-Time (JIT) privileged access, application onboarding, password rotation, privileged session access, secrets management, and cloud integrations. The successful candidate will define the current-state architecture, recommend a target-state design based on CyberArk and industry best practices, and lead or support execution of the resulting roadmap.Key Responsibilities 1. Existing CyberArk Environment AssessmentPerform a comprehensive assessment of the existing CyberArk PAM environment.Review the current CyberArk architecture, configuration, integrations, policies, account onboarding processes, and operational procedures.Identify security gaps, implementation deficiencies, unused capabilities, technical debt, and opportunities for optimization.Evaluate the effectiveness of privileged account onboarding, password rotation, session management, access controls, and privileged access workflows.Assess CyberArk platform health, scalability, resilience, availability, and operational maturity.Review the existing use of CyberArk Cloud capabilities and recommend improvements.Develop a current-state assessment report, including findings, risks, recommendations, and remediation priorities.2. CyberArk Strategy and RoadmapDevelop a strategic PAM roadmap aligned with business requirements, cybersecurity objectives, and CyberArk best practices.Define a target-state CyberArk architecture and implementation plan.Develop a prioritized plan to maximize adoption and utilization of CyberArk capabilities.Create implementation phases, dependencies, milestones, and technical requirements.Define PAM use cases and prioritize systems, accounts, applications, and user populations for onboarding.Develop a PAM maturity improvement plan.3. CyberArk Cloud / PAM Implementation Implement and optimize CyberArk Cloud/SaaS capabilities, including:Privileged account management and onboardingAccount discovery and lifecycle managementPassword rotation, verification, and reconciliationPrivileged session management and recordingPrivileged session monitoringApplication credential managementSecrets managementPrivileged access request and approval workflowsCloud infrastructure privileged accessIntegration with enterprise identity and authentication platforms4. Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA)Design, implement, and optimize CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA).Enable secure, centralized access to infrastructure while minimizing exposure of privileged credentials.Implement secure access workflows for Windows, Linux, cloud infrastructure, and other supported platforms.Integrate SIA with enterprise identity providers and authentication mechanisms.Implement role-based access controls for infrastructure access.Develop standards and procedures for onboarding infrastructure to SIA.Evaluate existing administrative access methods and identify opportunities to reduce direct credential exposure.5. Just-in-Time (JIT) Privileged AccessDesign and implement Just-in-Time (JIT) privileged access capabilities.Implement time-bound and controlled privileged access and reduce standing privileges where feasible.Integrate JIT workflows with identity, ITSM, cloud, and authentication platforms where appropriate.Define access request, approval, elevation, expiration, and revocation workflows.Develop controls for privileged access to cloud and infrastructure environments.Monitor and optimize JIT access policies based on operational and security requirements.6. Application, System, and Account OnboardingLead onboarding of applications, systems, databases, platforms, and privileged accounts into CyberArk.Assess applications for password rotation, credential management, and secure access requirements.Configure and implement password rotation, verification, and reconciliation.Onboard service accounts and application accounts into CyberArk.Work with application owners to implement credential retrieval and secure secrets consumption.Enable users to securely access systems and administrative portals through CyberArk.Implement session management and recording for supported systems.Develop reusable onboarding patterns for Windows, Linux/Unix, databases, network devices, cloud platforms, SaaS applications, web portals, service accounts, application credentials, APIs, and machine identities.6A. CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM)Design, implement, and optimize CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) to enforce least privilege and reduce local administrator rights.Develop EPM application control and privilege elevation policies, including policy sets, rules, and baselines.Perform EPM discovery and assessment to identify excessive local administrator privileges and privilege elevation requirements.Plan and execute EPM agent deployment, phased rollout, and onboarding across Windows and supported endpoint platforms.Implement application elevation, application control, credential protection, and least-privilege policies.Define and maintain EPM policy baselines and exception management processes.Integrate EPM with enterprise identity, security monitoring, and IT operational processes where appropriate.Monitor EPM policy effectiveness, troubleshoot agent and policy issues, and continuously optimize configurations.7. Integrations and AutomationIntegrate CyberArk with enterprise identity and authentication platforms.Integrate CyberArk with cloud platforms and infrastructure services.Work with application teams to integrate applications with CyberArk secrets management capabilities.Integrate CyberArk with ITSM, SIEM, monitoring, and ticketing platforms where required.Develop automation for privileged account discovery, onboarding, reporting, and operational processes.Use PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and CyberArk automation capabilities to improve efficiency.8. Standards, Governance, and Best PracticesDevelop CyberArk architecture standards and implementation guidelines.Define PAM onboarding standards and security requirements.Develop SOPs and operational runbooks for CyberArk administration.Define privileged account ownership and lifecycle processes.Establish policies for password rotation, reconciliation, session recording, privileged access, and emergency access.Develop privileged account inventory and classification standards.Ensure implementation aligns with CyberArk best practices and organizational security requirements.Technical Requirements RequiredCyberArk PAM and CyberArk Cloud/SaaSPrivileged Account SecurityCentral Policy Manager (CPM)Privileged Session Manager (PSM)Privileged Session Manager for SSH (PSMP), where applicablePassword rotation and reconciliationPrivileged account onboardingApplication account and service account managementSecrets managementCyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access (SIA)Just-in-Time (JIT) privileged accessPrivileged session access and recordingREST API integrationIdentity provider integrationWindows and Linux privileged accessStrongly PreferredCyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM) design, implementation, policy development, deployment, and operational supportPrivileged Threat Analytics (PTA), where applicable to the environmentCyberArk application access and secrets capabilitiesAWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud integrationKubernetes or container environmentsDevOps and CI/CD integrationsITSM and SIEM integrationsHands-on experience designing, deploying, configuring, and supporting CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM), including policy development, application control, privilege elevation, agent rollout, and operational optimization.Experience RequirementsMinimum of 5–8 years of hands-on CyberArk PAM implementation and engineering experience.Demonstrated experience assessing an existing CyberArk environment and developing a remediation or enhancement roadmap.Strong hands-on experience with CyberArk Cloud/SaaS.Demonstrated implementation experience with CyberArk SIA.Demonstrated implementation experience with Just-in-Time privileged access.Experience onboarding complex applications and systems for password rotation, password reconciliation, session access, privileged session management, and secrets management.Experience integrating CyberArk with enterprise applications and cloud platforms.Experience migrating or transforming legacy privileged access processes into CyberArk-based workflows.Strong understanding of privileged account lifecycle management.Experience working with application owners, infrastructure teams, cloud teams, IAM teams, and vendors.EPM operational and exception-management proceduresEPM application control and privilege elevation use-case catalogueEPM agent deployment and phased rollout planEPM policy and baseline designEPM target-state architecture and deployment strategyEPM current-state assessment and maturity reviewRequired DeliverablesCurrent-state CyberArk architecture assessmentCyberArk health and configuration assessmentPAM maturity and gap assessmentPrivileged account inventory and classificationTarget-state CyberArk architectureCyberArk Cloud adoption strategySIA implementation strategyJIT implementation strategyApplication and service account onboarding frameworkPassword rotation onboarding planSession access and portal access onboarding planPrioritized remediation and implementation roadmapPAM standards and operating proceduresUse-case catalogueIntegration architecture and implementation planKnowledge-transfer and operational handover documentationEPM experience should be considered a core requirement for this role, including architecture, design, policy development, agent deployment, rollout, troubleshooting, and optimization.Must-Have Skills for Candidate ScreeningCyberArk PAM implementation experienceCyberArk Cloud/SaaS experienceCyberArk SIA implementationJIT privileged access implementationCyberArk assessment and architecture review experienceCPM password rotation and reconciliationPSM privileged session accessApplication and service account onboardingSecrets managementWindows and Linux privileged accessPowerShell, Python, and/or API automationAbility to develop a PAM roadmap and target-state architecturePreferred CertificationsRelevant CyberArk Defender certificationRelevant CyberArk Sentry certificationCyberArk Cloud-related training or certificationsCyberArk PAM implementation or delivery credentialsCISSP is beneficial but not mandatory for this hands-on engineering roleAmpcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.