Cyberark Pam & Identity Security Lead

Cyberark Pam & Identity Security Lead
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in Strategy and Consulting, Technology, Song and Operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and
- generation technology to each business challenge.

We are looking a skilled Digital Identity Manager with expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Cyber
Ark to join our security team. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and continuous optimization of privileged access controls, leveraging PAM technologies to secure critical identities and reduce risk. You will play a key role in managing privileged access, driving PAM strategy, and ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have deep practical experience in PAM technologies, particularly Cyber
Ark, and excel in managing identity security across diverse enterprise systems.

You will participate in identity security initiatives across the organization, combining technical specialization with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of privileged access management (PAM) solutions using Cyber
  Ark to secure critical systems and identities.
• Develop and enforce identity security policies and standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Manage the Cyber
  Ark platform lifecycle, including configuration, upgrades, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Business stakeholders to align PAM initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Monitor and optimize privileged access controls, proactively identifying risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in identity governance processes and PAM operations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members and act as a subject matter expert for identity security.
• Support audits and compliance assessments, delivering evidence and remediation plans as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Digital Identity Management and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Expertise in Cyber
  Ark solutions including design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols (LDAP, SAML, OAuth) and integration with enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Proficiency in automation and scripting (Power
  Shell, Python) for PAM operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architectures, SASE framework and/or
  - native security networks.
• Experienced in the full lifecycle of network deployment and management, from
  -
  - end implementation and configuration to maintenance, vulnerability assessment, architecture review and detailed technical documentation.
• Experience with network monitoring, logging, and security event management.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork, collaboration and communication skills in professional environments with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.

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