PAM Specialist
13 days ago
Oxford
PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 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 - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required