PAM Specialist (Privileged Access Management)
19 days ago
Abingdon
• Role: PAM Specialist (Privileged Access Management), • Location: Abingdon, UK With Hybrid (2 to 3 Days / Week onsite), • Contract: Contract | InsideIR35 | 6 months (possible and likely extension) Overview: The Client is seeking a PAM (Privileged Access Management) Specialist to implement, configure, and manage the BeyondTrust PAM platform. The role is technically focused, requiring hands-on experience with BeyondTrust tools to secure privileged accounts, manage credentials, monitor sessions, and enforce least privilege policies. The specialist will collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and security teams to maintain a robust PAM environment. Key Responsibilities: • Implement and configure BeyondTrust Password Safe and Privileged Remote Access, • Automate password rotation and manage privileged account workflows, • Record, monitor, and manage privileged sessions, • Onboard servers, network devices, and applications to PAM, • Discover and vault service/application/shared accounts, • Configure session proxies, Just-in-Time access, and break-glass procedures, • Integrate PAM with SIEM and Active Directory/Entra ID, • Manage upgrades, patches, and troubleshoot platform issues, • Maintain documentation, policies, and runbooks, • Support audit and compliance reporting Essential Requirements: • Hands-on PAM implementation and management experience, • Privileged Remote Access expertise, • Credential vaulting, password rotation, and session monitoring experience, • Onboarding Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices to PAM, • Knowledge of AD privileged accounts and SIEM integration, • Understanding of ISO 27001/NIST CSF frameworks, • Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills Desirable: • Degree in InfoSec, CS, or STEM, • Beyond Trust certifications, • Experience with other PAM platforms (CyberArk, Delinea), • Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python), • Database privileged access experience, • Public sector or critical infrastructure experience, • Knowledge of OT/ICS environments JBRP1_UKTJ