PAM Specialist

Salary: £45,000 - 48,000 per year

Requirements

• 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
• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field (desirable)
• Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access) (desirable)
• Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea (desirable)
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python (desirable)
• Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle) (desirable)
• Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes (desirable)
• Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure (desirable)
• Understanding of OT/ICS environments (desirable)

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

Technologies

• Active Directory
• Support
• ITSM
• Linux
• Network
• Oracle
• PowerShell
• Python
• SQL
• Security
• Unix
• Windows

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We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join our major UK government research organization on a long-term program of work. This hands-on technical role focuses 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 our wider cyber security strategy. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with 2/3 days in Oxford, and a competitive rate of £400 per day.

last updated 14 week of 2026