Security Solution Architect (PAM Experience)

Job Opportunity: Security Solution Architect (PAM Experience)

Location: Sheffield

Client: Leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Solution Architect with strong Privileged Access Management (PAM) experience to join our client’s IT transformation programme. This role requires a proven background in cybersecurity solution design, working across large-scale IT environments, and delivering enterprise-grade PAM solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Deliver end-to-end high-level and low-level solution designs in line with reference architecture & business requirements.
• Document, publish, and gain approval for design decisions, ensuring clarity and transparency.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, issues, and design deviations.
• Ensure designs are efficient, scalable, and cost-effective throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk & Dependency Management

• Manage and escalate technical/project risks, articulating remediation strategies.
• Map design decisions to technical risks and communicate impact clearly.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work as a cybersecurity SME across IT and transformation teams.
• Perform peer reviews of PAM solution designs.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and test teams to ensure delivery excellence.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Proven Solution Architect experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and especially PAM.

Hands-on with PAM solutions: CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea/Thycotic, OneIdentity.

Strong documentation skills (HLDs, LLDs, design decision records).

Experience in large-scale IT transformation programmes.

Broad IT background with ability to communicate effectively with non-security SMEs.

Tools & Technology

• BizzDesign, Archi, UML (for high-level design visualisation)
• Jira (project/task management)
• Confluence (documentation)

Qualifications & Certifications

CISSP / CISM (or other industry-recognised cybersecurity certification) highly preferred.

Mandatory Skills

Privilege Password Management

CyberArk expertise

If you are an experienced Security Solution Architect (PAM) ready to take on an exciting contract opportunity in Sheffield, apply now or connect with us directly!