Solutions Architect (Privileged Access Management)

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management architect to design and implement enterprise PAM solutions with a CyberArk focus. You will define policies, vaulting, and rotation workflows while collaborating with security and IT teams in a Washington, DC environment.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, hands-on CyberArk expertise, and an active Top Secret clearance. On-site work in Washington, DC is required and US citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall work experience.
• Experience in Privileged Access Management architecture or related cybersecurity roles.
• Hands-on CyberArk experience preferred.
• Experience designing enterprise privileged access security architecture, vaulting logic, session monitoring, and credential lifecycle workflows.
• Strong knowledge of CyberArk components, including Vault, CPM, PSM, and credential rotation processes.
• Experience onboarding and migration planning for privileged accounts and service accounts.
• Ability to define and implement privileged access policies, session controls, and isolation strategies.
• Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC, 5 days/week; US Citizenship required; Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect PAM solutions focused on CyberArk to secure privileged accounts and access.
• Architect CyberArk Vault, CPM, PSM, and credential rotation engines.
• Define privileged access policies and isolation strategies aligned to security objectives.
• Develop onboarding and migration models for privileged accounts and service accounts.
• Integrate PAM workflows with identity lifecycle processes and authentication systems.
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, and advisory support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support operational readiness and continuous improvement of PAM controls and platform performance.

Skills

PAM architecture

CyberArk experience

Credential rotation

Policy definition

Enterprise security

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Tools

CyberArk Vault

CyberArk CPM

CyberArk PSM

Job description

Job Family: Cyber Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

• Design and architect enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions with a focus on CyberArk to secure privileged accounts, service accounts, and administrative access across the enterprise.
• Architect CyberArk Vault, Central Policy Manager (CPM), Privileged Session Manager (PSM), and credential rotation engines to support secure vaulting, session monitoring, and automated password management.
• Define privileged access policies, isolation strategies, session control requirements, and technical standards aligned to enterprise security objectives and compliance requirements.
• Develop onboarding and migration models for privileged accounts and service accounts, including discovery, assessment, remediation, and implementation planning.
• Integrate PAM workflows with identity lifecycle processes, authentication systems, and enterprise security tooling to enable automated and secure access management.
• Partner with cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity, and application teams to translate business and security requirements into scalable PAM architecture and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership, solution design documentation, and advisory support throughout the project lifecycle, from strategy and architecture through deployment and optimization.
• Support operational readiness, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of PAM controls, workflows, and platform performance.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of EIGHT (8)+ years of overall work experience.
• Experience in Privileged Access Management architecture, solution design, or related cybersecurity roles.
• Hands-on CyberArk experience preferred.
• Experience designing enterprise privileged access security architecture, vaulting logic, session monitoring, and credential lifecycle workflows.
• Strong knowledge of CyberArk components, including Vault, CPM, PSM, and credential rotation processes.
• Experience with privileged account onboarding, migration planning, and service account management.
• Ability to define and implement privileged access policies, session controls, and isolation strategies.
• Experience integrating PAM solutions with identity lifecycle automation, authentication, and enterprise security platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in a consulting or client-facing environment and provide clear technical guidance and documentation.
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• US Citizenship is contractually required.
• Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC, 5 days/week.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

CyberArk certification or other PAM/security platform certifications. Experience in large enterprise or highly regulated environments. Knowledge of identity governance, access management, and zero trust security concepts. Experience supporting process improvement initiatives and operational maturity efforts. Background in security architecture, infrastructure engineering, or cloud/security integration. Experience working in a professional services or advisory environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account
• Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse: Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.