CyberArk Secret Manager Engineer (AAM) – CISO / IDAM

CyberArk Secret Manager Engineer (AAM) (Freelance Contract) – CISO / IDAM | Hybrid Europe
Hybrid – 8 days per month onsite
Offices: Brussels, London, Amsterdam, or Paris
💼 Contract Type
Freelance / Contract
Overview
We are supporting a leading global financial market infrastructure organisation within their CISO division, currently undergoing a major Privileged Access Management (PAM) transformation.
As part of this initiative, they are deploying CyberArk Secret Manager (Application Access Manager – AAM) across a complex enterprise environment.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will take ownership of the end-to-end deployment, configuration, and integration of CyberArk Secret Manager components across both on-prem and cloud environments.
🚀 Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and integrate CyberArk Secret Manager (AAM) components: Credential Provider (CP)
Central Credential Provider (CCP)
Application Service Credential Provider (ASCP) Design and implement solutions for secure management of service and application accounts
Integrate CyberArk with applications, middleware, databases, and enterprise systems
Configure and manage Safes, platforms, and access control policies
Ensure adherence to the principle of least privilege
Automate processes using PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, and Ansible
Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and authentication issues
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to enable secure-by-design practices
Produce technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and runbooks 🧠 Required Experience Strong hands-on experience with CyberArk Secret Manager / AAM
Proven experience implementing: CP, CCP, and ASCP components Solid background in CyberArk PAM administration: Safes, platforms, permissions, onboarding Experience integrating CyberArk with enterprise applications and systems
Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs)
Experience with Ansible automation
Good understanding of Windows and Linux environments
Solid knowledge of networking and security fundamentals 💡 Key Attributes Able to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills ⭐ Why Apply? Work on a large-scale CyberArk Secret Manager deployment
Be part of a high-performing CISO / IDAM team
Exposure to complex enterprise and financial services environments
Flexible hybrid working model across multiple European locations
Opportunity to drive automation and modern PAM practices *Rates depend on experience and client requirements