CyberArk Engineer

Purpose of the Role

The CyberArk IAM Engineer plays a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced solutions that protect an organisation's systems and sensitive information. This position is central to strengthening digital security, enabling innovation, and ensuring compliance across all business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge and guidance on security systems, cryptographic engineering, and identity management best practices.
• Design, develop, and implement protocols, algorithms, and software applications to safeguard confidential data and systems.
• Manage and protect secrets by ensuring secure generation, storage, and usage across all digital platforms.
• Conduct regular audits to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and support swift response to potential security threats.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing advancements in cryptographic technologies and techniques.
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and security teams to align cryptographic and IAM solutions with business goals, regulatory standards, and internal security policies.
• Build, deploy, and maintain robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and frameworks that support organisational security objectives.

Leadership and Collaboration Expectations

• Provide expert consultation, shaping policies and operational decisions while ensuring effectiveness across teams and business divisions.
• Lead a high-performing team, setting clear objectives, coaching for excellence, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Demonstrate strong leadership behaviours by listening authentically, inspiring others, aligning across teams, and developing talent to reach their full potential.
• For individual contributors, take ownership of complex projects, guide peers through technical challenges, and integrate cross-functional expertise to achieve impactful results.
• Advise senior leaders on complex security issues, supporting the resolution of escalated incidents and strategic decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate risks by developing policies and procedures that enhance control, governance, and compliance.
• Analyse data from multiple internal and external sources to identify patterns, solve problems, and improve system resilience.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence and engage key stakeholders to drive successful outcomes and strengthen security posture.

Key Skills and Experience

To excel in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• Proven expertise in CyberArk operations and implementation, with strong technical understanding of privileged access management.
• Hands-on experience in developing and configuring CyberArk plugins and PSM connectors to manage credentials across diverse applications.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles, controls, and governance frameworks.
• The ability to lead critical incident response, make confident, well-informed decisions, and communicate effectively with stakeholders during service outages or security events.
• A strategic mindset focused on risk management, digital resilience, and the continuous improvement of identity and access controls.