CyberArk SME

Job Title: CyberArk SME
Location: Fleet
Salary/Rate: £400-£450 p/d
Start Date: 29.09.25
Job Type: 2/3 days a week on site

Role Description:
We are seeking a CyberArk Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the strategic design, implementation, and optimisation of privileged access management solutions across the bank. As a trusted advisor and technical authority, you will drive innovation, ensure compliance, and guide teams in securing critical systems and sensitive data using CyberArk technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
. Serve as the primary expert on CyberArk architecture, deployment, and operations across the enterprise.
. Lead the development of custom plugins and PSM connectors to integrate CyberArk with diverse applications and platforms.
. Define and enforce privileged access policies, standards, and best practices aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
. Provide strategic guidance on IAM initiatives, risk mitigation, and control frameworks.
. Conduct technical assessments, audits, and reviews to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
. Collaborate with engineering, security, and business teams to ensure CyberArk solutions support enterprise objectives.
. Stay ahead of emerging trends in IAM and cryptographic technologies, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
. Mentor and support internal teams on CyberArk capabilities, troubleshooting, and optimisation.

Required Skills & Experience:
. Extensive hands-on experience with CyberArk solutions, including implementation, configuration, and life cycle management.
. Deep understanding of plugin development, PSM connector integration, and CyberArk vault management.
. Strong background in information security principles, access controls, and risk management.
. Proven ability to lead complex IAM projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
. Experience in incident response, decision-making under pressure, and stakeholder communication.
. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and control environments (eg, ISO, NIST, GDPR).

Preferred Qualifications:
. CyberArk certifications (eg, Defender, Sentry, Guardian).
. Experience in financial services or regulated industries.
. Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and secure software development practices.

Leadership & Influence:
. Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on privileged access and IAM topics.
. Lead collaborative efforts across business units to align CyberArk solutions with enterprise goals.
. Influence policy development and contribute to the bank's control and governance agenda.
. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders with clarity and impact.

Expectations:
. Take ownership of risk management and control enhancement within IAM domains.
. Guide teams through structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
. Drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and creative solutions.
. Demonstrate leadership behaviours that foster trust, alignment, and development across teams.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer:
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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