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