We are looking for a Senior CyberArk Security Specialist with strong consulting, technical and project delivery experience to lead and deliver enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management (PAM) engagements. This role suits a senior professional who is experienced and proficient at designing and implementing CyberArk solutions, partnering with clients, managing engagements, and leading project delivery teams. You will play a key role in shaping PAM outcomes that reduce risk, meet compliance requirements, and align with client business priorities.
Responsibilities
* Lead the end‐to‐end delivery of CyberArk PAM projects, from discovery and design through implementation and transition to operations
* Partner closely with clients to understand business drivers, security risks, and operational constraints
* Develop reference architectures and best practices for on‐premise, hybrid and SaaS PAM deployments
* Design and implement CyberArk PAM solutions covering privileged account lifecycle, credential vaulting, session management, and least‐privilege controls
* Act as the senior technical authority during engagements, providing clear guidance and defensible design decisions
* Manage and influence business and technical stakeholders, including security leaders, infrastructure teams, and application owners
* Lead and coordinate delivery teams, including engineers and partners, ensuring quality, timelines, and outcomes
* Liaise with CyberArk (Palo Alto) partner and engineering teams for issue resolution, project delivery assurance, and enablement including product developments and roadmap
* Contribute to delivery standards, patterns, and reusable assets to uplift capability and consistency
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
What You'll Bring
* Subject Matter Expertise in PAM.
* Extensive hands‐on experience delivering CyberArk Privileged Access Management solutions in enterprise environments
* Demonstrated experience in consulting and project‐based delivery, not just operational support
* Strong ability to engage clients, build trust, and translate security requirements into practical solutions
* Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders with competing priorities
* Deep understanding of CyberArk architecture, vault design, and deployment models
* Confidence leading technical discussions, design reviews, and delivery teams
* Ability to balance security rigour with business practicality
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Required / Strongly Preferred
* CyberArk Certified Guardian, or demonstrated senior‐level CyberArk PAM delivery experience with a commitment to attain
* Preferred
* CyberArk Certified Sentry and/or Defender
* Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* CISSP or CISM
* ITIL v4 Foundation or higher
Experience & Education
* Typically 7+ years in security, identity, or infrastructure roles, with 5+ years leading CyberArk PAM deliveries
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
IBM is proud to be an equal‐opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Job Title
Cyber Ark Specialist
Job ID
110464
City / Township / Village
CANBERRA, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY
State / Province
Country
Australia
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Area of work
Consulting
Employment type
Regular
Position type
Professional
Some travel may be required based on business demand
Company
(0008) IBM Australia Limited
Shift
General (daytime)
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