PAM Specialist

Job Title: PAM Specialist (Privileged Access Management)

Location: Culham, Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)
Contract: Until September 2026 (extension likely)
Rate: £55/hour Umbrella OR £40.08/hour PAYE

Overview

We are seeking an experienced PAM Specialist to join a high-profile programme within a secure and technically advanced environment. This is a hands-on role focused on implementing, configuring, and managing Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage PAM solutions across infrastructure environments
• Configure and manage Privileged Remote Access (PRA) capabilities
• Administer credential vaulting, password rotation, and access workflows
• Configure privileged session monitoring and recording
• Manage service account discovery and life cycle processes
• Onboard systems including Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms
• Support Active Directory privileged account management
• Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for logging and alerting
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to connectors, sessions, and integrations
• Produce clear technical documentation and runbooks

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
• Experience with Privileged Remote Access configuration and management
• Strong understanding of password vaulting and privileged access workflows
• Experience with session monitoring, recording, and auditing
• Knowledge of Active Directory and enterprise infrastructure environments
• Experience onboarding systems (Windows/Linux/network devices) into PAM platforms
• Familiarity with SIEM integration and security event monitoring
• Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain SC-level security clearance

Desirable Skills

• Experience with BeyondTrust or CyberArk certifications
• Knowledge of Endpoint Privilege Management
• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python)
• Experience with database privileged access (eg SQL Server)
• Exposure to ITSM tools and change control processes
• Experience in secure or regulated environments

Key Attributes

• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a secure, fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving

Important Note

This role requires hands-on technical experience in PAM implementation and management. Candidates must be able to clearly demonstrate their individual contributions to PAM deployments and operations.