At a Glance
- Tasks: Automate and optimise Privileged Access Management processes in a dynamic banking environment.
- Company: Join a leading banking client focused on security and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working model, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security while working with cutting-edge CyberArk technology.
- Qualifications: Experience with CyberArk administration and strong scripting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced PAM Process Automation Engineer to join a strategic Privileged Access Management (PAM) transformation programme. This role will focus on automating, standardising and optimising PAM processes across a complex enterprise environment, helping to strengthen security controls, improve operational resilience and reduce manual effort through automation. The successful candidate will combine strong CyberArk administration expertise with hands-on automation and scripting skills. You will work closely with security, infrastructure, application and DevOps teams to automate privileged account lifecycle activities and integrate PAM controls into enterprise delivery processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, building scalable automation solutions and driving continuous improvement within a security-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Automate PAM asset lifecycle management activities, including account creation, modification, deletion, onboarding and offboarding.
- Design and implement automation solutions for CyberArk safes, permissions, platforms and privileged accounts.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, REST APIs, Bash and other scripting technologies.
- Integrate PAM processes into CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code frameworks and enterprise automation tooling.
- Perform CyberArk administration activities including safe management, account onboarding, permissions management and platform configuration.
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, DevOps and application teams to embed PAM controls into automated delivery processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process optimisation.
- Troubleshoot issues relating to CyberArk administration, automation workflows, APIs and pipeline integrations.
- Produce technical documentation, operational procedures, runbooks and support materials.
- Ensure automation solutions are secure, auditable and aligned with organisational security standards.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven hands-on experience administering CyberArk PAM.
- Strong experience creating and managing CyberArk Safes and privileged accounts.
- Experience onboarding and managing Windows, Linux and service accounts.
- Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell.
- Experience working with REST APIs.
- Practical experience automating infrastructure or security-related processes.
- Knowledge of PAM account lifecycle management and privileged access controls.
- Experience working with Windows and Linux environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced project environment.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Ansible automation.
- Experience integrating CyberArk into DevOps environments.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code principles.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working within regulated or highly controlled environments.
- Familiarity with ITSM platforms and workflow automation tools.
- Understanding of secure coding and secrets management practices.
Personal Attributes
- Strong automation mindset with a passion for process improvement.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Collaborative approach with the ability to work across technical teams.
- Focused on delivering secure, scalable and maintainable solutions.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile PAM transformation programme.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale CyberArk automation initiatives.
- Predominantly remote working model.
- Collaborative and technically strong environment.
- Long-term contract with extension potential.
- Opportunity to influence and shape PAM automation capabilities across the organisation.
Senior CyberArk Automation Engineer employer: Salt
Join a leading banking client in London or Paris as a Senior CyberArk Automation Engineer, where you will be part of a dynamic team focused on transforming Privileged Access Management processes. Enjoy a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility, alongside opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with skilled colleagues in a security-driven environment. This role not only offers competitive rates but also the chance to make a significant impact on enterprise-scale automation initiatives, ensuring your contributions are valued and recognised.
