Overview

Lead Solution Architect – Privileged Access Management (PAM) for a global bank. Hybrid working (50% onsite, 50% remote). Immediate start. Our client is delivering a strategic Identity & Access Management transformation with a major focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM). This programme reshapes how critical systems and identities are secured across the bank — from authentication and federation to secrets management and API security.

We’re looking for a Lead Solution Architect with proven PAM experience to join the programme and help drive the future of secure access.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end configuration of strategic PAM capabilities (on-prem and cloud-native).
• Partner with stakeholders to prepare demonstrable user journeys on PAM tooling.
• Provide technical depth in cybersecurity domains including IAM, cryptography, infrastructure, data, cloud, threat & vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Contribute to both operational security and transformation programmes.
• Work within large-scale IT transformation initiatives to drive adoption of secure and scalable PAM solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive cybersecurity expertise, with deep knowledge in at least one security domain.
• Proven experience with PAM solutions (CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea, OneIdentity).
• Experience delivering in both operational and transformation security roles.
• Strong communication skills to engage with technical and non-security SMEs.
• Advanced qualifications – MSc/PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Industry certifications – CISSP/CISM required; SABSA/TOGAF preferred.
• Technical proficiency with BizzDesign/Archi/UML for high-level design, Jira for task management, and Confluence for documentation.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-profile PAM transformation that directly enhances security and resilience in global banking.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services

Location: Sheffield, Wakefield, Worksop, and surrounding areas in England, United Kingdom (remote/work-from-home options may be available as applicable).