## Solutions Architect (Privileged Access Management)Apply: US - DC, Washington: US - VA, McLean: Full time: Posted Today: 44428**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.