CyberArk SME (PAM Specialist)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Employment Type: Freelance / Contract
Start Date:Immediate
Duration: 6 Months
Experience: 6–8 Years
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced CyberArk Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the implementation, administration, and optimization of a centralized Privileged Access Management (PAM) environment. This role involves working across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud infrastructures while ensuring secure privileged access for enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support CyberArk Core PAS solutions.
- Configure and manage Vault, CPM, PSM, PSMP, CP & CCP components.
- Implement and support centralized PAM across on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
- Enable and manage privileged access for personal and non-personal (service) accounts.
- Perform CyberArk component upgrades and manage DR failover/failback activities.
- Onboard Windows, SSH, database, and web application accounts into CyberArk.
- Troubleshoot PAM platform issues, custom connectors, and user onboarding challenges.
- Contribute to PAM architecture decisions and continuous platform improvements.
- Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver secure access solutions.
Essential Skills
- 6–8 years of CyberArk PAM experience
- Hands-on experience with CyberArk Core PAS
- Vault, CPM, PSM, PSMP, CP & CCP administration
- CyberArk Sentry or CDE Certification
- Component upgrades and Disaster Recovery (DR)
- Windows, SSH, Database & Web Application onboarding
- Troubleshooting custom connectors
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable Skills
- HTML5 PSM experience
- CyberArk AAM & AAM Integration
- Service Account Onboarding
- API Automation knowledge
- Hybrid & Multi-Cloud PAM environments
Competencies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work independently and within enterprise teams
- Proactive approach to security and continuous improvement
- High attention to detail and documentation standards