CyberArk SME Engineer

CyberArk SME Engineer Join MARGO in the UK (London) – Perm & Contracting Opportunities MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT expertise to the financial services industry. We specialise in complex software engineering environments where performance, robustness and scalability are critical: real-time systems, low-latency architectures, distributed computing and high-throughput data processing. Joining MARGO means working in demanding Front Office and Trading IT environments, while benefiting from a human-sized structure, close follow-up and tailor-made training paths. About the Business & Project Focus A premier Tier 1 Investment Bank based in London, is currently undergoing a strategic, multi-year CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) modernization initiative . The initiative spans three key phases: Year 1: Deep Data Cleansing, Standardization, Naming Conventions, Permission Models, and Metadata Optimization . Year 2: Enterprise Migration to CyberArk Cloud . Year 3: Advanced Modernization and High-Level Automation . Currently halfway through Year 1, the bank requires a hands-on CyberArk SME Engineer to act as the technical authority . Working alongside a dedicated PM, BA, and engineering team, you will drive ongoing metadata normalization, programmatic onboarding automation, and core architecture enhancements to prepare the enterprise for cloud migration . Key Responsibilities Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CyberArk implementation, vault structure, and platform engineering across the organization . Design and execute script-driven onboarding automation for target servers, accounts, and applications using Python, PowerShell, REST APIs, or PACLI . Lead automated data cleansing efforts to address inconsistent naming conventions, permission frameworks, and missing metadata across target systems . Integrate CyberArk solutions seamlessly with Active Directory (AD), Identity Management (IDM) frameworks, and core enterprise infrastructure . Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and security architects to establish governance baselines and streamlined onboarding workflows . Prepare the existing environment structurally and operationalize configurations for future CyberArk Cloud migration . Key Qualifications & Experience Required Track Record: 8–10+ years of dedicated, hands-on CyberArk/PAM engineering and implementation experience . End-to-End SME Expertise: Demonstrable track record leading full-lifecycle CyberArk deployments, architectural enhancements, and component builds (Vault, CPM, PSM, EPM, CP/CCP) . Heavy Automation & Scripting: Strong, proven expertise writing custom automation scripts in PowerShell or Python utilizing CyberArk REST APIs or SDKs for bulk onboarding and metadata updates . Identity Integrations: Deep experience handling large-scale metadata synchronization and integrations with Active Directory (AD) and IDM platforms . Reliability: Proven history of long-term project delivery within complex corporate or financial services environments . Note: Industry background and certifications are secondary to demonstrable technical depth in practical CyberArk implementation and API scripting . Why Join MARGO · Access to multi-asset Front Office, Trading and Electronic Trading environments · Highly technical and challenging engineering assignments · Clear positioning between HFT and non-HFT trading systems · Strong emphasis on skill development and long-term career progression · Human-sized consultancy with close support and high-quality missions Please note - We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position. Interested? Motivated? Apply on our website or at [email protected]