Senior IAM/PAM Security Specialist (CyberArk & IBM IAM)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior IAM/PAM Security Specialist to join a government environment in the UAE. The role focuses on designing, implementing and maintaining CyberArk Privileged Access Management and IBM Identity & Access Management solutions while ensuring data loss prevention and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure and maintain CyberArk PAM solutions.
• Manage CyberArk components: Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, PSMP, AIM and EPM.
• Administer privileged accounts, safes, platforms, policies and conduct access reviews.
• Perform account onboarding, provisioning and password rotation.
• Integrate CyberArk with Active Directory, MFA, applications, databases and network devices.
• Support and administer IBM IAM solutions.
• Implement and maintain DLP controls and policies, investigate incidents and support compliance reporting.
• Conduct security audits, access reviews and remediation activities.
• Support vulnerability remediation, patching and overall security improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and stakeholders.

Required profile

• 12+ years of experience in IT security, IAM, PAM or cybersecurity.
• Strong hands‑on experience with CyberArk PAM, including Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, PSMP, AIM and EPM.
• Experience with IBM IAM solutions.
• Experience with DLP solutions (Proofpoint DLP or similar).
• Deep understanding of authentication, authorization, provisioning and access control.
• Experience integrating with Active Directory and MFA.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience with security audits, compliance and access reviews.
• Relevant certifications in CyberArk, IAM or cybersecurity are a plus.

Required skills

• CyberArk (Vault, CPM, PVWA, PSM, PSMP, AIM, EPM)
• IBM Identity & Access Management
• Proofpoint DLP or comparable DLP solution
• Active Directory
• Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Privileged Access Management
• Data Loss Prevention
• Vulnerability remediation and patch management
• Security auditing and compliance