PAM Specialist - £410P/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 - £410P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required