CyberArk (PAM) Architect

IBM

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 224,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) and pension plan

Paid time off

Training and certifications

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

IBM Consulting seeks an experienced CyberArk PAM Architect to secure privileged identities across hybrid environments and lead architecture design, deployments, and governance initiatives.

The role emphasizes integration with AD, SIEM, MFA, ServiceNow, and cloud services, enabling zero-trust privileged access and compliant operations across client projects.

Qualifications

10+ years of Information Security experience and 5+ years specializing in CyberArk Privileged Access Management solutions.
Experience with operating Systems such as: Windows Server, Linux, Unix
SIEM Integration: Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Sentinel
Ticketing & ITSM: ServiceNow, Remedy
Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Python, REST APIs

Responsibilities

Design and implement CyberArk PAM architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
Lead CyberArk deployments, upgrades, migrations, and platform hardening activities.
Configure safes, platforms, account onboarding, password rotation, and session management policies.
Integrate CyberArk with Active Directory, SIEM, MFA, ServiceNow, and cloud services.
Develop security standards, operational procedures, and PAM governance models.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend privileged access controls based on Zero Trust principles.
Provide L3 support, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure privileged accounts and secrets.

Skills

InfoSec

CyberArk PAM

Operating Systems

SIEM Integrations

ITSM Tools

Automation Scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CyberArk PAM

PVWA

CPM

PSM

PTA

Conjur

Digital Vault

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

The CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) Architect serves as a core contributor to the CyberArk PAM team, leveraging extensive expertise in the design, implementation, upgrade, and administration of enterprise‑grade CyberArk security solutions across complex hybrid environments. This role is responsible for securing privileged identities, mitigating insider threats, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll do

CyberArk PAM Suite Architecture and Design
Privileged Access Security & Identity Governance
CyberArk PAS Components:
- Digital Vault
- Privileged Vault Web Access (PVWA)
- Central Policy Manager (CPM)
- Privileged Session Manager (PSM)
- Privileged Threat Analytics (PTA)
- Enterprise Secret Manager (Conjur)
- Credential Providers (CP)
CyberArk SaaS and Self‑Hosted Deployments
Discovery and Onboarding of Privileged Accounts
Session Monitoring, Recording, and Auditing
Password Management and Rotation
Secrets Management & DevSecOps Integration
Zero Trust and Least Privilege Implementation
Access Certification and Compliance Management
High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Migration Strategies
Secrets Manager (Conjur)

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement CyberArk PAM architectures aligned with business and security requirements.
Lead CyberArk deployments, upgrades, migrations, and platform hardening activities.
Configure safes, platforms, account onboarding, password rotation, and session management policies.
Integrate CyberArk with Active Directory, SIEM, MFA, ServiceNow, and cloud services.
Develop security standards, operational procedures, and PAM governance models.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend privileged access controls based on Zero Trust principles.
Provide L3 support, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to secure privileged accounts and secrets.

Compliance & Security Frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework
CIS Controls
ISO 27001
SOX
PCI-DSS
HIPAA
GDPR
Zero Trust Security Architecture

*This position can be performed from anywhere in the USA*

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

What you’ll bring

10+ years of Information Security experience and 5+ years specializing in CyberArk Privileged Access Management solutions
Experience with operating Systems such as: Windows Server, Linux, Unix
SIEM Integration: Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Sentinel
Ticketing & ITSM: ServiceNow, Remedy
Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Python, REST APIs

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being

- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs

- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognised certifications to achieve their career goals

- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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State / Province

Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Illinois, Texas, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Consulting

Employment type

Regular

Contract type