Cyber Ark PAM Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced CyberArk PAM Specialist to join a growing cybersecurity team, supporting the enhancement, administration, and optimisation of privileged access management solutions across a complex enterprise environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist with strong PAM expertise to play a key role in securing critical systems and ensuring robust access controls.

Job Title: CyberArk PAM Specialist
Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)
Contract Type: Contract - 6 months (with potential extension)
Pay Rate: 340- 370 per day

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing CyberArk PAM solutions across both on-premise and cloud environments. You will work closely with cybersecurity, IT, and compliance teams to ensure privileged access is tightly controlled, monitored, and aligned with organisational security standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enhancing and maintaining CyberArk PAM solutions across hybrid environments.
• Managing privileged access policies, including role-based access controls and session monitoring.
• Integrating CyberArk with Active Directory, LDAP, and other identity providers.
• Implementing least privilege access models and secure remote access for users and third parties.
• Monitoring and auditing privileged sessions, producing reports, and supporting compliance requirements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to PAM infrastructure and integrations.
• Collaborating with InfoSec, IT, and compliance teams to align PAM strategy with security objectives.
• Keeping up to date with CyberArk features, patches and industry best practices.

What we are looking for:

• 8-15 years' experience working within Privileged Access Management.
• Strong understanding of PAM principles and security best practices.
• Proven experience with Active Directory, LDAP, Windows/Linux environments and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and compliance frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA and ISO 27001.
• Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, Python) is advantageous.
• Relevant CyberArk certifications (e.g. Sentry, Defender) are desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a critical area of cybersecurity, ensuring secure privileged access across a dynamic and evolving technology landscape.

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.