PAM Specialist (Privileged Access Management)

?? Culham (2-3 days onsite)
?? Contract until 30/09/2026 (extension possible)
?? £55/hour Umbrella
?? Inside IR35

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to support the implementation, optimisation, and ongoing management of PAM controls across a complex enterprise environment.
This is a hands-on contract role requiring strong technical delivery capability across PAM tooling, privileged access governance, and security integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage PAM solutions across enterprise systems
• Configure and support Privileged Remote Access
• Manage credential vaulting, password rotation, and access workflows
• Configure session recording, monitoring, and auditing
• Onboard servers, network devices, and platforms into PAM
• Manage service account discovery and lifecycle
• Integrate PAM with SIEM tools for logging and alerting
• Support Active Directory privileged account controls
• Troubleshoot PAM connectors, sessions, and access issues
• Produce clear technical documentation and runbooks

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience with PAM toolsets
• Strong knowledge of privileged access controls and security best practice
• Experience with:
  • Windows Server and Linux/Unix environments
  • Network device onboarding into PAM
  • Credential vaulting and session management
• Understanding of ISO 27001 and/or NIST CSF
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain SC clearance

Desirable

• Experience with leading PAM platforms (e.g. BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Delinea)
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python)
• Knowledge of database privileged access (SQL Server, Oracle)
• Familiarity with ITSM and change processes
• Experience in regulated or high-security environments
• Exposure to OT/ICS environments

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