CyberArk Architect (Contract)

About the role

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 & Employment

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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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
• Experience with databases, LDAP and directory services, application servers, operating systems, and network infrastructure is a plus
• Previous consulting or enterprise architecture experience (nice-to-have)
• CyberArk certifications, including Certified CyberArk Delivery Engineer (CDE) (nice-to-have)
• Experience with APIs, automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing (nice-to-have)
• Knowledge of threat modeling, security assessments, vulnerability management, and security/compliance frameworks (nice-to-have)
• Java or other programming language (nice-to-have)
• Industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CIA, etc. (nice-to-have)

Why You'll Love Working Here

At KeyData Cyber, we put people first, valuing learning, growth, and work-life balance. We offer extensive opportunities to advance your career through leading digital identity projects across North America. Our culture is built on respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for everyone.