PAM Specialist

PAM Specialist - £592 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long‑term programme of work. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise‑grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure.

You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation’s wider cyber security strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits.
Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions.
Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows.
Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording.
Support discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management for service accounts.
Onboard Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms.
Manage privileged account controls within Active Directory.
Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for event ingestion, correlation, and alerting.
Troubleshoot connector, policy, and session issues.
Produce high-quality technical documentation and runbooks.
Essential experience:

Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing PAM solutions.
Strong knowledge of Privileged Remote Access technologies.
Expertise in credential vaulting and password lifecycle automation.
Experience configuring privileged session recording/monitoring.
Familiarity with service account discovery and automated governance.
Experience onboarding multi‑platform systems (Windows/Linux/network devices).
Understanding of AD privileged identity management.
Experience with SIEM integrations for PAM audit logging.
Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent documentation capability.
Eligible for SC clearance.
Desirable skills:

Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field.
Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access).
Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea.
Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python.
Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle).
Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes.
Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure.
Understanding of OT/ICS environments.
PAM Specialist - £592 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required