SC Cleared PAM Engineer

Job Title: SC Cleared PAM Engineer
Location: Wokingham (3x days on-site per week)
Salary/Rate: £492 inside IR35
Start Date: 03/11/2025
Job Type: Initial contract until 13/02/2026

CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE

Company Introduction:
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled SC Cleared PAM Engineer to join their team in Wokingham on a hybrid basis.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions-such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea-to secure privileged accounts, enforce least-privilege access, and ensure compliance across hybrid IT environments.

• Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea)
• Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management
• Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications
• Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations
• Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAM-related issues
• Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management

Required Skills/Experience:
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles
• Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
• Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM)
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer:
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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