PAM Specialist

Key Details

• Role: PAM Specialist
• Location: Culham - typically 2-3 days per week on site
• Duration: Until 30/09/2026, with possible extension
• IR35: In scope
• Rate: Up to £50-55/hour
• Environment: Cyber / Public Sector, security-focused

What you would be doing

• Implementing and managing PAM toolkits end-to-end
• Configuring and managing Privileged Remote Access
• Deg and operating credential vaulting, password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows
• Setting up and optimising privileged session recording and monitoring
• Driving service account discovery and lifecycle management
• Onboarding Windows Server, Linux/Unix and network devices onto PAM platforms
• Managing privileged accounts in Active Directory
• Integrating PAM with SIEM for logging, alerting and monitoring
• Producing clear documentation, runbooks and technical configuration records
• Troubleshooting connector and session-related issues

What the client is looking for

• Proven, hands-on experience with PAM solutions (implementation and BAU management)
• Solid knowledge of credential vaulting, password rotation and session monitoring/recording
• Experience integrating PAM into complex infrastructures (servers, network devices, AD, SIEM)
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical, security-focused mindset
• Ability to obtain SC-level national security clearance (BPSS as a minimum)

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Experience with BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, Endpoint Privilege Management)
• Exposure to other PAM platforms such as CyberArk or Delinea
• Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Python) for automation
• Experience with privileged access for databases (SQL Server, Oracle)
• Background in public sector, critical national infrastructure or OT/ICS environments

Why this might interest you

• Long-term stability (contract to late 2026 with extension potential)
• Opportunity to be the go-to PAM specialist in a security-critical setting
• Hands-on, technically challenging role with real influence on cyber resilience

If this aligns with your experience, I would be keen to share more.