Senior PAM Engineer – CyberArk

GuidePoint Security

Senior CyberArk Engineer designing and optimizing PAM solutions for clients at GuidePoint Security. Requires deep technical knowledge and hands-on CyberArk experience.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudITSMLinuxPythonUnixVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end CyberArk implementations, upgrades, and migrations across diverse client environments (on-prem, hybrid, and cloud)
Design and deploy core CyberArk components: Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, PSMP, and PTA
Conduct discovery workshops with client stakeholders to gather requirements and define PAM strategy and architecture
Develop and execute onboarding plans for privileged accounts (Windows, Unix/Linux, databases, network devices, cloud platforms)
Integrate CyberArk with adjacent systems (SIEM, ITSM, IAM, ticketing tools, AD/LDAP) via REST APIs and connectors
Create platform configurations, custom connectors, and PSM plugins/recordings for non-standard target systems
Produce clear, client-ready documentation: solution designs, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and knowledge transfer materials
Manage project timelines, scope, and client communications, often across multiple concurrent engagements
Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide escalation support
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal methodology, accelerators, and best-practice playbooks
Stay current on CyberArk product roadmap, releases, and emerging PAM/identity security trends
Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on CyberArk experience, including at least 2+ years in a professional services, consulting, or systems integrator environment
Demonstrated experience leading or playing a key role in multiple full-lifecycle CyberArk implementations for different clients
Deep technical knowledge of CyberArk PAS suite (Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, PSMP, PTA/PTA-EPM)
Experience with platform onboarding across varied target types (Windows, Unix/Linux, databases, network/security devices, cloud IAM)
Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar) for automation and custom integrations
Familiarity with REST APIs and experience building or supporting CyberArk integrations
Excellent client-facing communication skills — comfortable presenting to both technical teams and executive stakeholders
Ability to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and multiple client engagements simultaneously
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
CyberArk certifications (CDE, Sentry, Defender, or equivalent) (Preferred)
Experience with CyberArk cloud offerings (Privilege Cloud, Identity Security Platform) (Preferred)
Exposure to other IAM/PAM tools (BeyondTrust, Delinea, SailPoint, Okta) for comparative or migration context (Preferred)
Experience with DevOps/Secrets Manager use cases (CyberArk Conjur, AAM) (Preferred)
Background in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) and associated compliance frameworks (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option

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Hard Skills & Tools

CyberArkVaultCPMPVWAPSMPSMPPTAscriptingPowerShellPython

Soft Skills

client-facing communicationattention to detailability to manage ambiguityshifting prioritiesmentoringproject managementtroubleshootingdocumentation

Certifications

CDESentryDefender